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Army Specialist Jaime Rodriguez Jr., 1987-2007new
A soldier comes home.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
08-13-2007 |
War
A Silent Casualty of Warnew
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Lucey is not counted among the Iraq War dead -- but he did die, when he came home: He committed suicide.
New York Press |
Amy Goodman |
08-09-2007 |
Commentary
Baghdad: City of Fearnew
When paranoia isn't paranoia.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
08-07-2007 |
International
The Wounds of Warnew
Iraq's medical system has all but collapsed, leaving victims of violence in dire straits.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
08-06-2007 |
International
Pop Goes to Warnew
Tokens of normalcy in a surreal dystopia, music and movies are vital coping mechanisms for US servicepeople in Iraq, and often after they get home.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
07-27-2007 |
War
The Generals Should End the Warnew
Our military system is passing through a profound moral and legal crisis -- a commander who knowingly orders troops to participate in crimes against peace betrays himself or herself and those who serve under him or her.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Veterans for Peace |
07-26-2007 |
War
Women in a Hostile Nation: Part 1new
The horrifying downward spiral of women's rights in Iraq.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-24-2007 |
International
Orderly Exit is Not an Option in Iraqnew
The problem is the U.S. collaborators -- tens of thousands would probably be killed.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
07-20-2007 |
Commentary
Iraq Vet Fights for Housingnew
Spc. James Wilson and his wife, Heidi, have battled military and government bureaucracy in their fight for health care after James sustained a head injury in Iraq, leaving them in debt and without a home.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
07-18-2007 |
War
This Iraqi Lifenew
The daily struggles of a war-torn nation.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-17-2007 |
International
Iraqi Labor Leaders Visit Milwaukeenew
They explained their opposition to the oil law and U.S. occupation.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
07-16-2007 |
International
The Psychology of Returning From Warnew
You want the troops out of Iraq? Next, we have to get Iraq out of the troops.
Portland Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
07-13-2007 |
War
Letters From a Soldier in Iraqnew
A year of email excerpts from the front lines of the war.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Captain Timothy Fessier and Michael Fessier Jr. |
07-13-2007 |
War
Have Gun, Will Travelnew
Outdated tips for a tourist in Iraq.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-10-2007 |
International
Welcome Home, Soldiernew
Sgt. Erik Arroyo can't decide what's worse: The war he fought in Baghdad, or the one waiting in North Philly.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
07-10-2007 |
War
