AltWeeklies Wire
Did Peter Egner Work for Hitler?new
An 86-year-old Washington man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-10-2008 |
War
'Powder' Compiles the Stories of Female Soldiersnew
This collection of short stories and poems, which will be available for purchase beginning on Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day -- was published by Kore Press, a Tucson publication company dedicated to making women's literary voices heard.
Tucson Weekly |
Megan Neighbor |
11-06-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Remember to Appreciate the Soldier Even if You Disagree with the Missionnew
Sadly, some of us still need to learn to treat our vets with respect and common decency. Agree or disagree with the reasons behind the war, but appreciate the fact that our military personnel -- on Veterans Day and all year -- decide to walk a difficult road in service to the rest of us.
Tucson Weekly |
Irene Messina |
11-06-2008 |
War
Waging a PR War at Guantanamonew
U.S. officials are working hard to convince journalists that the military commission trial of Canadian Omar Khadr is fair. This is quite a feat given that Khadr is heading into a courtroom without a full investigation of charges that he was interrogated without access to legal counsel and under torture.
NOW Magazine |
Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine |
11-03-2008 |
War
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.
Iraq's Democracy is on Shaky Foundationsnew
Iraq really does have a kind of democracy now, even if the price was very high. But it is a democracy built on shaky foundations, and one of the shakiest bits is the relationship with the United States.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
10-27-2008 |
International
How John McCain Has Abandoned His Fellow Veteransnew
His fame's based on his POW status, but Senator John McCain's made a point of voting against fellow veterans.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
The Modern Whig Party Arrives on the Political Scenenew
National chairman Mike Lebowitz says the party initially was reorganized as a military advocacy organization, but grew into a 10,000-strong grassroots party -- of which more than half are affiliated with the military -- with a general platform of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and bold social progression.
The Other Paper |
Steph Greegor |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
Thousands of Wounded Vets Are Called to Fight Againnew
After nearly two years of convalescing and almost fully recovering from being shot in the shoulder and suffering a head wound from a bomb, Ismail Cabral has been told to expect to start another two-year tour of duty within the next six months. And he's not alone.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
10-07-2008 |
War
Andrew and Freddy Velez, the First Brothers to Die in America's War on Terrornew
Carmen and Roy Velez lost two sons to the War on Terror -- one to the invasion of Fallujah and the other to suicide, which is on the rise in the Army.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
10-06-2008 |
War
Tags: Iraq, War on terror, Army, PTSD, death, soldiers, war & peace, Andrew Velez, Freddy Velez, soldier suicide
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Tells the Truth Too Latenew
Olmert recently said something that no previous Israeli prime minister has said. He declared that if Israel wants peace, it must withdraw from almost all the lands it occupied in 1967. Unfortunately, it's probably too late.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
10-06-2008 |
International
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
The Children of Warnew
An international effort to get kids out of conflict has star power behind it, thanks to acclaimed musician Bruce Cockburn and senator Romeo Dallaire.
Monday Magazine |
Amanda Farrell |
10-02-2008 |
War
Go to War, Get Traumatized, Get the Bootnew
Like many Iraq combat vets, Mark Siegel had trouble coping back home. So the Army kicked him out.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
09-29-2008 |
War
DIY Therapy for US War Vetsnew
It's scars and stripes forever as a cathartic art project helps vets discover that their military uniforms -- like their service -- look better on paper.
Boston Phoenix |
Julia Rappaport |
09-25-2008 |
War
