AltWeeklies Wire
Young Iraq War Vets Share Their Experiencesnew
To get an idea of what it's like to return to the U.S. after being in a war zone, we spent an evening at a VFW Hall, where several young vets shared their stories over wings and beers.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-07-2007 |
War
A Weather Underground Leader on the Anti-War Movement, Then & Nownew
He's 60 now and has renounced violence, but former Weathermen leader Mark Rudd is still a major critic of war and a major supporter of mass mobilizations that create change.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-06-2007 |
War
Portlanders Bus to Seattle for Anti-War Demonew
Very few people in their mid-20s or 30s came out to protest -- and several of those who did acknowledged that their cynicism and hopelessness was cemented by the failure of the huge, ultimately futile demonstrations that happened before the war.
The Portland Mercury |
Jennifer Furniss |
11-01-2007 |
War
Blackwater Isn't the Only Security Contractor With Something to Hidenew
A Denver court case reveals dirty trade secrets from the business of the Iraq War.
The Cost of Warnew
Governing is, at its simplest level, about prioritizing. Every dollar spent on the Mesopotamian civil war could be spent here. Here's a look at what some of that war money could buy.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-25-2007 |
War
Why Ship Out in the Middle of This War?new
Some of the military's newest recruits talk about their decision to enroll.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
10-25-2007 |
War
Support Yourselves, Soldiers
Soldiers serving in Iraq want the antiwar movement to support them and bring them home -- but first they have to stand up to Bush.
NORAD: From Mountain to Volcano?new
The move out of Cheyenne Mountain doesn't worry Colorado Sen. Wayne Allard, but some say it's a recipe for disaster.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
10-23-2007 |
War
Canadian Troops Set for Lengthy Stay in Afghanistannew
The minority Conservative government has stated that Canadian troops should remain until 2011.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
10-22-2007 |
War
Can Illinois Afford the Iraq War?new
As Congress deals with yet another request for funding for the war without end, the effect on one of the most populous states in the nation, which is already facing a very difficult budget crisis, could be disastrous.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-18-2007 |
War
Will the U.S. Attack Iran Before the '08 Elections?new
The renowned D.C.-based reporter and New Yorker contributor Seymour Hersh sounds the alarm -- and he's been right an awful lot.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nicholas Miller |
10-12-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Blackwater Keeps its Eye on a Tiny California Enclavenew
The company hopes to open a 824-acre paramilitary training facility in Potrero, but wooing the town's 850 residents has been a dicey game.
San Diego CityBeat |
Pat Sherman |
10-10-2007 |
War
Yale Loses Military Recruiting Lawsuitnew
On the first day military recruiters were on campus, protests ensued.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
10-09-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
U.S. Soldier Refuses to Kill, Takes Refuge in Canadanew
Brad McCall, a U.S. army private, is living in exile in Vancouver because he doesn't want to commit war crimes in Iraq.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
10-09-2007 |
War
University of Idaho Program Offers Vets a New Futurenew
Launched last year, Operation Education gives what the university calls comprehensive financial support, which can include everything from the standard tuition and books to child care and physical therapy.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
10-04-2007 |
War
