AltWeeklies Wire
The Fight Homenew
Iraq almost made Brandon Sword a statistic. It hasn't made him a quitter.
LEO Weekly |
Mat Herron |
04-01-2008 |
War
Against the War? Shun the Democrats & Push Peace Dealnew
Many of the most prominent antiwar voices say that if activists want to end the war, they should simply pick a candidate who is not John McCain and help them win. They can sort out the details after the Republicans are evicted from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This is a serious strategic mistake.
NOW Magazine |
Naomi Klein and Jeremy Scahill |
03-28-2008 |
War
The Battle for Benefitsnew
Inside the surge of veterans with PTSD.
Dig Boston |
Melissa Jeltsen |
03-27-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Students for a Democratic Society Forge Their Own Pathnew
By taking the name SDS, the new generation of activists have refreshingly reinvigorated the radical spirit of their '60s counterparts. Yet, the SDS and its 240 chapters are also inheriting their predecessors' baggage: the ultimate failure to meet their goals.
Tags: sds, war & peace
Uncle Sam Wants YOU for the U.S. Army (Really Badly)new
As the Iraq War enters its sixth year, the U.S. Army has steadily lowered its recruiting standards to fill its ranks.
Crime & PTSDnew
Pending legislation would help veterans get treatment instead of prison time.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
03-26-2008 |
War
Veterans Are Killing Themselves in Record Numbersnew
But at the VA, not much has changed.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
03-26-2008 |
War
Preston Wheeler's War Traumanew
He went to Iraq as a private contractor to make a fortune, but came home a wounded man.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
03-26-2008 |
War
Military Tattoos in the Age of Iraqnew
There are four basic types of military tattoos, and tattoo artist Toby Fry says he can pick a fresh recruit from a veteran based on the type of tattoo he or she chooses.
The Texas Observer |
Michael May |
03-26-2008 |
War
Letter to My Dead Colonelnew
I'm hurting that this war cost you your life. I really am. Which is why I'm writing to let you know how sorry I am over what happened to you over there. And to say I respect and stand with you, Colonel.
Weekly Alibi |
Alex E. Limkin |
03-25-2008 |
War
Five Years in Iraq: Looking Back, the Left Was Rightnew
They take no satisfaction in knowing that they were right in opposing this ill-fated Iraq war from the outset. All they want is for people to listen to them now.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
03-25-2008 |
War
Walking in Baghdadnew
Cautiously exploring a worn-torn city.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
03-25-2008 |
War
Five Years in Iraq: The Cost, So Farnew
When it comes to taking a tally of Iraq war costs, a few numbers are beyond dispute while others are more ephemeral.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
03-25-2008 |
War
Iraq Five Years Laternew
As the war turns five, New Haven photojournalist Daniel Smith travels unembedded from East Rock to Iraq to assess war-weary Baghdad, and finds a fragile calm.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
03-25-2008 |
War
The Good Soldiernew
When the Army tried to take down Andrew Pogany, it messed with the wrong coward.
