Why Haditha Matters Why Haditha Matters
The Haditha massacre cannot be blamed solely on soldiers gone berserk. The Marine Corps cover-up suggests that moral damage from the Iraq War has affected more than a single debase...
Jun 5, 2006 / The Editors
Attack of the Generals Attack of the Generals
It's helpful that six retired generals are calling for Rumsfeld's head. But it would be easier to dislodge him if more Democrats in Congress joined the fray.
Apr 25, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
When GI Joe Says No When GI Joe Says No
How can the peace movement draw more Iraq War veterans into its ranks? It can begin by understanding the socioeconomic realities of the all-volunteer military.
Apr 23, 2006 / Feature / Christian Parenti
Afghanistan: The Other War Afghanistan: The Other War
Despite Bush's feel-good rhetoric, the United States has done little to help Afghanistan, leaving the impression of abandonment. Meanwhile, European troops work hard to build bridg...
Mar 9, 2006 / Feature / Christian Parenti
Corvallis Calls the Troops Home Corvallis Calls the Troops Home
The Corvallis City Council approved a resolution calling for American troops to come home from Iraq.
Mar 2, 2006 / Feature / Simon Maxwell Apter
Less Butter, More Guns Less Butter, More Guns
If the war in Iraq is winding down, why does the Pentagon need so much money? Because the Bush Administration has visions of a permanent war economy.
Feb 16, 2006 / The Editors
The Silence of the Doctors The Silence of the Doctors
The overlooked players in the torture scandal are the medical personnel who supervise--and often participate in--acts of torture. Military medical professionals have reportedly tai...
Dec 8, 2005 / Feature / Jonathan H. Marks
Brass Tacks Brass Tacks
"Do what has to be done" is the motto of the investigative arm of the US military. But when the understaffed institution regularly loses evidence and delays autopsies, it does too ...
Dec 8, 2005 / Feature / Tara McKelvey
In Praise of John Murtha In Praise of John Murtha
With 457 blunt-spoken words, John Murtha broke the spell that had held the country captive to the misguided adventure in Iraq. It suddenly became respectable to talk of a pullout. ...
Nov 23, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
SOA Protests to Focus on Torture SOA Protests to Focus on Torture
As demonstrators gather at Fort Benning, Georgia, this weekend for an annual protest against the School of the Americas, the spotlight will be on increasing dismay in Congress and ...
Nov 15, 2005 / Feature / Patrick Mulvaney