AltWeeklies Wire
The Measure of Warnew

Iraq is a big war, perhaps even a Great War -- but it does not feel that way.
The Village Voice |
Tim Heffernan |
03-22-2006 |
War
'Happy' Birthdaynew
Where are we after three years in Iraq?
Weekly Alibi |
Christie Chisholm |
03-21-2006 |
War
Was It Worth It?new
On Feb. 20, 2006, 30-year-old Daniel J. Kuhlmeier was killed when his vehicle struck an IED in Baghdad.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Alexandra Zendrian |
03-21-2006 |
War
Get Your War Wrongnew
Bush keeps his posi-attitude in the face of countless blunders in Iraq.
L.A. Alternative |
Robert Scheer |
03-21-2006 |
Commentary
The Kevlar Anniversarynew
If the Iraq War is so noble, why are George's kids carrying on the family tradition of keeping barstools safe for democracy?
OC Weekly |
Jim Washburn |
03-17-2006 |
Commentary
War-Loving Pundits
The third anniversary of the Iraq invasion was bound to attract a lot of media coverage, but scant recognition went to the pundits who helped make it all possible.
Random Lengths News |
Norman Solomon |
03-16-2006 |
Media
At the End Of the Daynew
Are the Iraqis really better off now that Saddam Hussein is gone?
Pasadena Weekly |
Hannah Naiditch |
03-16-2006 |
Commentary
Artists Against the Warnew

As the third anniversary of the war in Iraq draws near, some California artists offer these six posters for your consideration.
Sacramento News & Review |
Don Button |
03-16-2006 |
Art
Was It Worth It?new
When two soldiers knocked on her door, Adeline Maher thought her son Bill had come home from Iraq to surprise her -- but when she didn't recognize them, she realized they were there with a grave message.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Alexandra Zendrian |
03-07-2006 |
War
Noam Chomsky as Rock Star?new
Number 44 on David Horowitz's new list of "The 101 Most Dangerous Academics in America" speaks.
OC Weekly |
Mark Levine |
03-03-2006 |
Commentary
The Hidden Home-Front Experiencenew
Henderson's book follows two newlywed Army wives through the course of their husbands' deployments.
Seattle Weekly |
Sara Niegowski |
03-01-2006 |
Nonfiction
GIs Plea for Refugee Statusnew
The Canadian case of U.S. war resisters Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey hinges on war crimes in Iraq.
NOW Magazine |
Matt Mernagh |
02-16-2006 |
War
Was It Worth It?new
John Kulick died in Iraq on Aug. 9, 2005 when his vehicle was hit by an IED; he was 35 years old.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Alexandra Zendrian |
02-14-2006 |
War
Jumping Shipnew
Navy sailor Pablo Paredes is among a growing number of U.S. military personnel who have refused to serve in our current wars.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
02-10-2006 |
War
Flash in the Pannew
Chef Boy Ari reports from Brazil's chocolate rainforest.
Missoula Independent |
Ari LeVaux |
01-26-2006 |
Food+Drink