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The WikiLeaks War Logs Don't Show Rare War Crimes--They Show The (Legal) Reality of War

Chase Madar, TomDispatch.com. April 15, 2012.

The real problem with the laws of war is not what they fail to restrain but what they authorize.

Dharun Ravi, Tyler Clementi and the Hard Work of Truly Stopping Bullies

Rinku Sen, ColorLines. March 25, 2012.

A young immigrant man was convicted of bullying his gay roommate--who then committed suicide. But has justice been done?

Incredible New Poll: 90% Want Bush Crimes Investigation

Beau Friedlander, Air America. February 23, 2009.

Sign a petition to show Obama that an investigation of possible crimes committed by the Bush administration is the will of the nation.

Are Your Members of Congress Supporting an Investigation into Bush's Crimes?

Emptywheel, Firedoglake. February 18, 2009.

Here's a list of those members of Congress who have voiced some support for an investigation.

Rumsfeld Knew His Guys Were Torturing People to Death, Which Is a Serious Crime

Stephen Pizzo, News for Real. February 13, 2009.

71% of Americans want to see Bush investigated, and it's about time Obama's team hightailed their way over to court to start doing it.

Hey Politicians, Americans Want to Investigate Bush's Crimes

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 12, 2009.

We'll see if a poll like this one gives their effort a little momentum.

Will the Bush/Cheney Crimes Get Flushed Down the Memory Hole?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. January 13, 2009.

I'm not sure the "villagers," such as they are, control the conversation any more.