On AlterNet: afghanistan war

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"We Didn't Know It Was Wrong": Anti-War Veterans of the 9/11 Generation Speak Out

Al Jazeera EnglishSeptember 12, 2011.

Ten years after 9/11, members of the US Army, Marines and Air Force speak on war and re-integrating into "real life."

Michael Moore: When I Got Death Threats for Denouncing Bush and the Iraq War

Michael Moore, Hatchett Book Group. September 11, 2011.

After Michael Moore slammed President Bush and the invasion of Iraq, he faced death threats, intimidation, harassment and even assaults in broad daylight.

Military Subcontracters Are Providing Shoddy Services to Troops In Iraq and Afghanistan

David Isenberg, CorpWatch. June 27, 2011.

Some of the private subcontractors that do the laundry and feed the troops are mired in scandal and legal troubles.

Watch General Petraeus Try to Move the Goalposts on the Afghanistan War

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 25, 2010.

In West Point speech, President Obama was crystal clear: American troops would begin to withdraw from Afghanistan in July 2011. General Petraeus is trying to move the goalposts.

Afghan Government Corruption Thrives While the People Starve

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 20, 2010.

In the shadow of the Afghanistan war, corrupt officials live in opulent homes while poor people sell their children for food.

Losing Hope, Taking Action

Jodie Evans, PINKtank AlterNet: PEEK. January 20, 2010.

This is a time when progressive forces in this country need to mobilize to prevent a backlash that will take this country further to the right.

Taliban Suicide Bombers Strike Kabul

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 18, 2010.

A wave of suicide bombers and gunmen attacked Kabul on Monday, January 18, 2010.

Civilian Casualties Prove That Military Policies Are Failing in Afghanistan

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 18, 2010.

The U.S. strategy in Afghanistan is failing if measured by the standards proposed by General Stanley McChrystal during his confirmation hearings in June 2009.

Exporting Corruption: 3/4 of Afghan Corruption Cases Involve Westerners

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 13, 2010.

The Afghanistan war is a breeding ground for corruption, and it’s not just the corrupt Afghan government that’s feeding at the trough.

Eight Afghans Killed By Foreign Forces as Koran Desecration Protest Turns Violent

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 13, 2010.

Afghan protesters were killed today when a tense protest erupted in response to rumors that foreign forces desecrated a copy of the Koran.

President Obama to Request Another $33 Billion for Unpopular Wars

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 13, 2010.

The Associated Press reports that President Obama "plans to ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to fight unpopular wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Despite McChrystal Claims, Tide Not Turning in Afghanistan

Derrick Crowe, AlterNet: Video. January 12, 2010.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal says the tide is turning in Afghanistan. He's wrong.

Afghanistan War: The Soviet Lesson Not Learned

Rep. Eric Massa, December 23, 2009.

Make a difference, become a Peacemaker: http://rethinkafghanistan.com/peace.php

This War Must End

Robert Greenwald, December 3, 2009.

This time, the tears Obama has inspired are not tears of joy.

Hey Biden, Put Down the Pom-Poms: We Don't Want a Cheerleader for War

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. July 31, 2009.

Biden should quit his war talk and call for diplomacy, development, and accountability Afghanistan and Iraq that the US supports.

Discussing Veterans' Issues with Tavis Smiley

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. April 16, 2009.

With over 33,000 troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, we must commit more resources and services to vets.

Will the War in Afghanistan Help Me Get a Job?

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 15, 2009.

Understanding the cost of war in Afghanistan, and just in time for tax day.

Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan

ZP Heller, The Nation AlterNet: Video. April 9, 2009.

Practical ways to get involved and take action.

Why Dr. King Would Break the Silence on Afghanistan

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. April 6, 2009.

The socioeconomic parallels between the Vietnam era and today.

The Great Afghan Bailout: The AIG of American Foreign Policy

Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatch.com AlterNet: War on Iraq. March 30, 2009.

Time to change names, switch analogies.

Afghanistan Alert: Robert Greenwald Witnesses Security in Kabul

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. March 25, 2009.

The face of the Afghanistan conflict brought home.

What Is "the Most Dangerous Country in the World Today?"

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. March 20, 2009.

Part two of "Rethink Afghanistan" focuses on the war's impact on Pakistan and all of us.

An Afghan Surge. . . in Civilian Casualties

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. March 16, 2009.

Military escalation has led to a sharp rise in civilian deaths.

The Sex Appeal of Congressional Oversight Hearings

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. March 14, 2009.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and other politicians rethinking the war in Afghanistan.

Talk with the Taliban, Just Leave Your Troops at Home

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. March 11, 2009.

Why the Obama administration must stop listening to the same military experts.