On AlterNet: memorial day

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How Memorial Day Glosses Over the Real Horrors of War

Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatch.com. May 27, 2012.

It's likely that few Americans have spent time thinking about what the “memorial” in Memorial Day is about.

Bill Moyers: When Will Americans Face the Horrific Truth? We're a Nation of Torturers

Bill Moyers, Michael Winship, BillMoyers.com. May 25, 2012.

If we really want to honor the Americans who gave their lives fighting for their country, we must redouble our efforts to make sure we’re worthy of their sacrifice.

10 Things We Must Remember on Memorial Day

Nora Eisenberg, AlterNet. May 29, 2010.

The war in Iraq is in its seventh year. The war in Afghanistan, in its ninth year, is the longest war in our history.

Obama: 'We Have Failed' to Give Vets the 'Support They Need or Pay Them the Respect They Deserve'

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. May 25, 2009.

On this Memorial Day, the nation celebrates the sacrifice of veterans who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day: In Remembrance of the Fallen

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. May 25, 2009.

Thank you.

Remembering Harvey Milk: on the set of Gus Van Sant's upcoming film "Milk"

Kip Williams, AlterNet. May 26, 2008.

This memorial day, let's remember the world's first openly gay politician.

Despite Bush's Vow to Veto, GI Bill Passes in a Landslide

Paul Rieckhoff, Huffington Post. May 23, 2008.

75 Senators stood with veterans yesterday to pass the Webb GI Bill. The remaining hurdle: President Bush.

The casualties continue to mount after they come home ...

Guest Blogger, May 28, 2007.

Penny Coleman: It is only recently that I have come to think of myself as a war widow.

1,000 U.S. troops have died since last Memorial Day

Joshua Holland, May 28, 2007.

Joshua Holland: How many Iraqis?