AlterNet.org: Philip Barron

Media: War in Iraq a "Lifestyle Issue," Not News

Philip Barron — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:24:01 PDT

Incremental coverage of the war in Iraq downplays the seriousness of the war and does the public a disservice.

What Should John Edwards Do Next?

Philip Barron — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:21:01 PST

Edwards' chief role in the 2008 presidential race had been that of progressive conscience/gadfly to the two frontrunners.

Soldier Mysteriously Killed in Afghanistan, Family Kept in the Dark, Sound Familiar?

Philip Barron — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:47:01 PDT

Philip Barron: Hopefully Ciara Durkin's family will get a swifter response from the military than LaVena Johnson's has.

Father of Mysteriously Murdered US Soldier in Iraq: "Why Cover Up A Crime Like This?" [VIDEO]

Philip Barron — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:42:01 PDT

At the national convention of Veterans for Peace, the father of PFC LaVena Johnson speaks about her death.

The Dirty Little Secret About Matt Drudge

Philip Barron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:01 PDT

Philip Barron: How one newspaper enlists its readers in a bid for attention from Matt Drudge.

A Bitter Anniversary For the Family of a Murdered Soldier

Philip Barron — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:00:01 PDT

Philip Barron: The details of LaVena Johnson's death have been shrouded in lies and deception, the kind of official obfuscation that surrounds the death of Pat Tillman and other fallen soldiers.

On Bush's Order, Miers Defies Subpeona

Philip Barron — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:10:01 PDT

Philip Barron: The former aide still takes orders from the boss of bosses.

The Problem With Iraqi Security: More Than a Numbers Game

Philip Barron — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:30:01 PDT

Philip Barron: Why the surge strategy in Iraq amounts to "clear, hold, and lose."

Two Women Left to Die by Authorities

Philip Barron — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:00:01 PDT

Philip Barron: Institutional disregard claims two lives, half a country apart.

Chancellor Merkel Gets the Bush Treatment on Global Warming

Philip Barron — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:30:01 PDT

Philip Barron: The new German chancellor is rebuffed by George Bush on climate change policy.

Miserable sinners, the lot of you

Philip Barron — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:47:01 PDT

Philip Barron: The leading Democratic presidential candidates try to get right with God.

The London 2012 Olympic logo: Officially hideous

Philip Barron — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:00:01 PDT

Philip Barron: The United Kingdom learns why you should never give a committee Â£400,000 to do anything.

"Worth the risk?": How the media chooses between sponsorship and the truth

Philip Barron — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:06:01 PDT

Philip Barron: One obstacle to media coverage of the LaVena Johnson story is the possible loss of advertising from the military.

Remember This

Philip Barron — Fri, 25 May 2007 11:43:01 PDT

Philip Barron: A message to the dead on Memorial Day.

Building the Platform

Philip Barron — Fri, 18 May 2007 06:34:01 PDT

Philip Barron: Former Post-Dispatch staffers band together to create a new, online newspaper for St. Louis.