AltWeeklies Wire
Sen. Patty Murray, After a 'No' on Iraq, Has the President’s Back on Afghanistannew
One of 23 senators who rolled the political dice and voted nay on the Iraq War, Murray and her colleagues have been cast at the least as prescient and at times heroic. But now, Murray has declared her support for Obama's plan for Afghanistan.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
12-14-2009 |
Politics
After Fighting in Iraq, a North Carolina Vet Fights for Obamanew
Capt. Jon Kuniholm says the war was poorly planned and badly executed since the beginning, and the nation's military resources should have been focused on Afghanistan. Most of all, he has passionately refuted John McCain's argument that such dissent dishonors the sacrifices veterans have made.
Two of Obama's Foreign Policy Advisers Offer a Glimpse at His Worldviewnew
Retired Adm. John Nathman and national security expert Sarah Sewall discuss how the Democrat would lead the United States in war and in peace.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-03-2008 |
Politics
'68 Redux: Inside the DNC, Without a Riotnew
Following a Rage Against the Machine performance, protesters and IVAW members marched to Denver's Pepsi Center to confront the Democratic nominee about the war and veterans' issues. A standoff with police ended with the admission of two IVAW reps to the convention.
San Antonio Current |
Zach Lindsey |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
The DNC Delegate From Sadr Citynew
Majid Al-Bahadli more than hopes Obama can change the world.
L.A. Weekly |
Joshua Bearman |
09-05-2008 |
Politics
Iraq War Vet to Run for Congressional Seat in Vermontnew
Thomas Hermann, an Iraq War veteran running on the Progressive Party ticket, is the only major-party candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Peter Welch. (Craig Hill will challenge Welch in the Democratic primary.)
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
08-04-2008 |
Politics
McCain Gaffes on Iraq at Local Eventnew
At an event in Greendale, Wisconsin, McCain made factual errors about the Iraq War.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-06-2008 |
Politics
Think You Know John McCain?new
The Republican presidential candidate makes much of his loyalty to and support for this nation's armed forces, as well as the suffering he endured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. So why won't he support a new and improved version of the G.I. Bill for those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-02-2008 |
Politics
John Dingell's Iraq Inkblotnew
It is odd that a seemingly straightforward piece of legislation could be a sort of political Rorschach test, with different people seeing in it very different things. But that's exactly the case with Dingell's timetable to get U.S. troops out of Iraq.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Philly Congressmen Get Serious About the Iraq Warnew
Philadelphia's Democratic representatives have led calls on Capitol Hill to end the war in Iraq -- now the area's lone Republican rep, Jim Gerlach, is also asking tough questions about the war.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Wyden Takes Heat at Town Hall on Iraqnew
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) defended Congress' handling of the war since the Dems took over in January.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Bush: A Clear and Present Dangernew
Believe the worst when it comes to Bush and war, says veteran CIA analyst Ray McGovern.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
06-25-2007 |
Politics
Our Flagging Patriotismnew
Flags should be at half-mast for Connecticut's war dead. So why are so many flying high?
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
04-10-2007 |
Politics
Confessions of an American Torturernew
While the politicians and generals swore it wasn't happening, Tony Lagouranis was torturing detainees in Iraq -- just like they wanted him to.
Chicago Reader |
John Conroy |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Taking a Standnew
Springfield alderman wants city to weigh in on the war.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
01-26-2007 |
Politics
