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Anti-War Soldier Jonathan Hutto: People, Not Politicians, Will End the War in Iraq

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. June 25, 2008.
The author of Antiwar Soldier discusses the GI movement, the election and why "the military needs racism" to fight its wars.

Soldiers: Know Your Rights!

Jonathan Hutto, Sr., The Nation Institute. June 11, 2008.
What every soldier should know before resisting.

Winter Soldier on the West Coast: "Enough is Enough, It's Time to Get Out of There."

Dahr Jamail, IPS News. June 4, 2008.
Continuing the Winter Soldier hearings in Maryland and D.C., Iraq veterans tell a Seattle audience stories of the daily atrocities committed in Iraq.

Iraqis Angered After a Marine is Seen Handing Out Pro-Christian Coins in Fallujah

Middle East OnlineMay 31, 2008.
"The Americans should concentrate on maintaining security and not doing missionary work."

Iraqi Army: Nowhere Near Ready

Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor. May 3, 2008.
Reports of the Iraqi Army's performance range from good, with British military officers describing it as an "unmitigated disaster at every level."

Where Was the Military Brass Against the Yoo Memo? The Political Leadership?

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 4, 2008.
If there was objection to the Cheney JAG end-run, why wasn't it getting more media play?

GOP Rep Calls a US Soldier a "Two Bit Security Guard"

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Video. April 4, 2008.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that if McHenry and Issa were Dems, Fox News would talk about nothing else for the foreseeable future.

US Military Scrubs Deceased Gay Soldier's Wiki Entry

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. April 3, 2008.
Wow, how sick is this?

The Yoo Torture Memo Deliberately Breaks Military Law: Rumsfeld Kabuki, Anyone?

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. April 3, 2008.
Whither Donald Rumsfeld in this public discussion? And, for that matter, Dick Cheney, in all of this minion kabuki?

Rep. Harman: Military Woman "More Likely to Be Raped by a Fellow Soldier Than Killed by Enemy Fire"

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. April 1, 2008.
The absence of rigorous prosecution perpetuates a culture tolerant of sexual assault — an attitude that says "boys will be boys."

It's Another Crappy Iraq War Anniversary

Attaturk, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. March 19, 2008.
And today, George W. Bush, will go to the Pentagon to give yet another "pep talk" to a captive audience again expressing how awesome it has all been.

Winter Soldier Testimonials 2008: Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Tell All [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. March 15, 2008.
They will present photographs and videos, recorded with mobile phones and digital cameras of brutality, torture and murder.

1/3 of Military Women Sexually Harrassed

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. March 15, 2008.
Reports of sexual assault reports had jumped by about 24 percent in 2006 and nearly 40 percent in 2005.

Only 28 Percent of Americans Know Close to 4,000 US Troops Have Died in Iraq War

Attaturk, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 13, 2008.
The occupation still rages, people still die, and $12 billion a month still gets spent over there.

The Right Wing Is Jubilant Over Admiral Fallon's Resignation

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. March 12, 2008.
They say it's "good news" Fallon resigned because Esquire didn't offer "any hint of how Fallon intends to defeat our enemies overnight."

Centcom Chief Admiral Resigns After Publicly Opposing Bush on Iran

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. March 11, 2008.
A recent article in Esquire suggested that if Admiral Fallon was fired, the US will most likely go to war with Iran.

Military Officials Fear McCain's Infamous Temper Tantrums

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 6, 2008.
I continue to think McCain's "temperament questions" is one of those side issues that could become a relevant factor in the campaign.

Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan to Testify About Torture, Abuse

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: War on Iraq. March 3, 2008.
It's about time they were heard and respected for it.

US Army Still Broken and Getting More Hollow By the Day

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 26, 2008.
The question is: will a Democratic Party controlled congress do anything about it?

Iraq War Vet Accused of Raping a Three Month Old Baby

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network AlterNet: PEEK. February 20, 2008.
A gruesome reminder that sexual violence is an inevitable part of militarism that does not end when the soldier leaves the battlefield.

Are We One Unforseen Crisis Away from a Military Draft?

Daniel DiRito, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 20, 2008.
Truth be told, most Americans still look at military service as an abstract notion that rarely hits home.

Bush’s '09 Budget: 'As Good As It Gets For Defense Contractors'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 11, 2008.
Defense experts are surprised at how generous the Bush administration is willing to be with the taxpayers' money.

Army Buried Study Faulting Iraq Planning

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 11, 2008.
Can we impeach now, please?

West Point Cadet Charged with Rape, Continues with Regular Duties

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network AlterNet: PEEK. February 4, 2008.
Well thank goodness the military is getting tough on rape.

US to Demand Free Reign in Iraq Long After Bush Leaves

Attaturk, Firedoglake AlterNet: War on Iraq. January 25, 2008.
So Iraq is now more democratic than we are?

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