AltWeeklies Wire
Military Deserters Again Flocking to Canada to Avoid Warnew
Of the estimated several hundred deserters living in Canada, just around 40 have come forward to file asylum claims. The others, living under the radar without legal status and likely waiting to see how their peers' cases pan out, have little to stoke their hopes.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Megan Feldman |
03-13-2009 |
War
One Woman Vows to Fast to the Death to Keep 2,600 National Guard Members at Homenew
As if holding a round-the-clock vigil on the steps of Oregon’s Legislature weren’t enough, Michele Darr is also in the midst of her third fast.
Willamette Week |
Dan Green |
02-18-2009 |
War
What Were the Results of Iraq's Recent Elections?new
Three months after the November 2008 elections, Minnesota still doesn't have a second U.S. senator. Yet we have 140,000-or-so U.S. troops in Iraq who just spent much of their January helping that country carry out its provincial elections.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
02-11-2009 |
Commentary
Wounds of War Come Out of Hidingnew
A bill sponsored by Rep. Anthony Verga, D-Gloucester, passed in April authorized a "Hidden Wounds of War Commission," to examine the effects of combat and how the state can better serve its veterans.
Dig Boston |
Jessica Hollier |
07-16-2008 |
War
Sexual Assault: Another Byproduct of the Privatization of the Iraq Warnew
For women in Iraq, the terrorist could be the guy working beside you.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
04-11-2008 |
War
An Open Letter to President Bushnew
Mr. President, you could learn a lot by listening to this anti-war compilation CD.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
09-20-2007 |
Music
Ramadi Madnessnew
When every member of Florida's 124th Infantry returned from Iraq alive, it seemed too good to be true -- it was.
Miami New Times |
Isaiah Thompson |
08-27-2007 |
War
Marine Corps Attempts to Silence Anti-War Vetsnew
Two Marine Corps vets are at risk of losing their honorable discharges after speaking out against the War in Iraq.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
05-30-2007 |
War
Impeachment Popular With Vt. Voters, Not With Repsnew
Voters in 40 Vermont towns have voted to start impeachment proceedings against George Bush, but elected officials are slow to act.
Seven Days |
Kevin Kelley |
03-16-2007 |
Politics
When Things Unravelnew
President Bush and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer share a common problem.
Missoula Independent |
George Ochenski |
03-08-2007 |
Commentary
Refusing an Illegal Warnew
Refusenik Lt. Ehren Watada won't be silenced.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
08-18-2006 |
War
Operation Iraqi Footagenew
Armed with guns and cameras, Guardsman show -- and tell -- it like it is in The War Tapes.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
08-10-2006 |
War
In Canada We Trustnew
Leaving behind the military family they once cherished, Patrick and Jill Hart find a new family among other war resisters north of the border.
Life During Wartimenew
Iraqi journalist and human rights activist Eman Ahmed Khamas discusses the new Iraq and living under American occupation.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
03-30-2006 |
War
An Indecent Proposal for U.S. Withdrawal From Iraqnew
Dropping tons of cash on Baghdad would raise such a hell-storm of confusion, joy, riot and hysteria as to foredoom any last effort to attack us on our way out.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
08-08-2005 |
Comedy
