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Excerpt: Riding With Strangers

Posted on May 12, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Hitchhiking is both less dramatic and more authentic than people believe. Two tales illustrate life on the road.

Billboard Politics

Posted on Nov 10, 2003, Source: AlterNet

U.S. government propaganda doesn't convince Iraqis -- so why do Americans fall for it?

A Familiar Future For Iraq

Posted on Mar 23, 2003, Source: AlterNet

The Bush administration may leave everything exactly as it is--only without Saddam, and with America as partner-in-chief.

The Suicide Bombers Lie

Posted on Apr 3, 2002, Source: AlterNet

The mainstream media's assertion that Palestinian suicide bombs are somehow more horrible than Israeli guns -- though the latter kill more innocents -- is both sick and dangerous.

Why I Cannot Hold a Candle

Posted on Sep 14, 2001, Source: AlterNet

People running the country are long-time supporters of terrorism, and they are among those shouting loudest for a strong and united response to the current crisis.

A Time for Peace, Not Retaliation

Posted on Sep 11, 2001, Source: TomPaine.com

If there is one lesson in today's World Trade Center tragedy, it is that tougher security measures will not prevent future terrorist acts. Only peaceful policies will.
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