Bush’s War Totals Bush’s War Totals
The human cost of Bush's war: 1 million dead. 4.5 million displaced. 1 million to 2 million widows. 5 million orphans.
Jan 28, 2009 / John Tirman
On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act? On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act?
If Israel in Gaza and the United States, through its use of torture in Iraq, have committed war crimes, what can be done?
Jan 28, 2009 / GRITtv
Purple Heart, Purple Haze Purple Heart, Purple Haze
By honoring the psychological wounds of soldiers--not shaming them--the armed forces might give fighting men and women the respect they deserve.
Jan 26, 2009 / Feature / Simon Maxwell Apter
Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger
After the way they goaded us into an epic military disaster, why do media warmongers still have jobs?
Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal
The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.
Will War Crimes Be Outed? Will War Crimes Be Outed?
After the primary players in the Bush administration leave office, will they be held accountable for war crimes?
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith
Help End the Unconstitutional Military Commissions Help End the Unconstitutional Military Commissions
Military officials who have prosecuted and defended detainees explain why we cannot continue to deny Gitmo prisoners the rights they deserve.
Dec 12, 2008 / Brave New Films
Jeremy Scahill on Democracy Now: The Blackwater Indictment Jeremy Scahill on Democracy Now: The Blackwater Indictment
Five Blackwater security guards are charged for their role in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, Nation contributor Jeremy Scahill weighs in.
Dec 9, 2008 / Press Room
Justice, of a Sort, for Blackwater Justice, of a Sort, for Blackwater
Federal charges are filed against Blackwater guards accused of killing and maiming Iraqi civilians. But the company continues to operate in Iraq and its executives escape scrutiny.
Dec 8, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Ending the Mindset Ending the Mindset
Dissenting views on Iraq and Afghanistan will have to come not from the hawkish national security team, but from outside Washington, and from Obama himself.
Dec 3, 2008 / The Editors