AltWeeklies Wire
Saving L.A. From Nuclear Terrornew
These days, working as a policy wonk on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament, I am sometimes asked whether the danger of nuclear terror is "real" – or whether, instead, certain modern-day Machiavellis are manipulating our most nightmarish fears, to promote their own cynical political agendas. What if it's both?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Tad Daley |
07-18-2008 |
War
The Great Hollywood Peace Paradenew
Antiwar Angelenos mark the fifth year of war by throwing a party.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
03-21-2008 |
War
3rd Degree: Rev. Roy Bourgeoisnew
The peace crusader on why he wants to shut down the infamous School of the Americas.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
09-07-2007 |
War
Turning to Birds to Help Veterans Healnew
A new parrot sanctuary helps vets cope with PTSD at the West L.A. veterans hospital.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Allison Milionis |
06-08-2007 |
War
3rd Degree: Philip Coylenew
The U.S. defense expert on new nukes, missile defense, and making the world less safe.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
06-08-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Iraq's Real Body Countnew
Many authoritative estimates say that the U.S. military is grossly underestimating the number of civilians killed in Iraq.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ayse Arf |
04-20-2007 |
War
Stuck on Revolution, Courtesy of Wheat Pastenew
"Marxist glue" is the weapon of choice for ending the imperialist war in Iraq.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
03-16-2007 |
War
Walking Away from Warnew
High-profile prosecutions keep the spotlight on active-duty soldiers who refuse to fight in Iraq.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
03-16-2007 |
War
The Year Iraq Came Home to Roostnew
The Iraq War destroyed the Bush administration, and took Tony Blair down with it.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
01-05-2007 |
War
America's Secret Warnew
Victims of sexual assault while serving in the military are the unknown casualties of war.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
12-01-2006 |
War
Tags: war in iraq, sexual assault
Walking Away from Warnew
Increasing numbers of soldiers are refusing to serve in Iraq, but conscientious objectors face obstacles tougher than the battlefield.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
10-06-2006 |
War
Space Truckin'new
Experimental space-based weaponry has the Mojave Airport and Spaceport looking like the new Area 51.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
John Lasker |
09-29-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Zen and the Art of War Repairnew
Iraq War veterans are using Buddhist practices to make peace with themselves and the horrors of the battlefield.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
08-25-2006 |
War
Don't Ask, Don't Tell at 13new
Many gay and lesbian servicemembers are fighting to have this flawed Clinton-era policy repealed.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Peter Holslin |
08-18-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Awaiting the Divinenew
The Bush administration proposes to explode a huge conventional bomb in the Nevada desert, but activists see a short leap to resumed nuclear testing.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Perry Crowe |
06-23-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
