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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.

Rethink Afghanistan While There's Still Time

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 26, 2009.
Announcing my newest full-length documentary in the tradition of Uncovered and Iraq for Sale.

Who Will Rein in the War in Afghanistan?

ZP Heller, Open Left AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 21, 2009.
Why we need congressional oversight hearings now more than ever.

With No End Game in Sight, the Time Has Come to Rethink Afghanistan

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. February 5, 2009.
A call for Congressional debates and informed public consent before military escalation.

Pat Tillman's Super Bowl

Emptywheel, Firedoglake AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 2, 2009.
The Arizona Cardinal who wasn't on the field.

O’Reilly Ignorant About Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. January 28, 2009.
FOX continues to distort the realities of the war in Afghanistan.

Let’s Rethink Military Escalation in Afghanistan Before It’s Too Late

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. January 26, 2009.
Not even members of Obama's administration can explain their calls for escalation.

We Can't Afford to Sink Deeper into the Afghan Quagmire

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. January 9, 2009.
Seeking alternatives to escalation in the Afghanistan war.

Will Obama Be Swept Up in the Momentum of Afghanistan Escalation?

Alex Thurston, The Seminal AlterNet: Video. January 8, 2009.
Breaking down two important opinion pieces on the war.

No More Mistaken Fire

Jodie Evans, CODEPINK Women for Peace: Action Blog AlterNet: Video. December 12, 2008.
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan will only increase if the U.S. commits more troops.

In Lockstep, Media Goes Out for Afghanistan Surge

Jason Rosenbaum, The Seminal AlterNet: War on Iraq. December 5, 2008.
Haven't we learned our lesson from Iraq?

Dealing with the Taliban to End the Afghanistan War

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. December 1, 2008.
An alternative to troop escalation.

Lieberman 'Really, Really Good' at Being a Neocon

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 12, 2008.
With friends like McCain, who needs Democrats!

Al Qaida Wants the U.S. to Escalate in Afghanistan

Derrick Crowe, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 11, 2008.
Will the new president play into their hands?

In Their Boots: Veterans Day Special (7PM ET)

Staff, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. November 11, 2008.
A show dedicated to the sacrifices military families make in wartime.

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