Special Coverage: War on Iraq

Would You "Shoot an Iraqi" in Cyberspace?

Gabriel Thompson, The Brooklyn Rail. December 2, 2008.
For a month Wafaa Bilal lived in a cell with a paintball gun pointed at him, controlled by an internet audience who could shoot at him 24 hours a day.

From the blogs

Why Didn't War Mom Deborah Johns Jump Down Neil Cavuto's Throat for Falsely Claiming Her Son Died in Iraq?

by Staff, Brave New Films

FOX forced to issue rare apology.

U.S. to Hand Over Iraqi Prisoners

by Latif Ali, Azzaman

U.S. troops say they plan to set 50 detainees free every day, 1,500 every month.

Obama Names National Security Team: Stresses Ending the War in Iraq

by Steve Benen, Washington Monthly

"The Time Has Come for a New Beginning -- a New Dawn of American Leadership."

Mass Grave Found in Diala Village in Iraq

by , Voices of Iraq

Two mass graves have been found in the village in the past few months.

Right-Wingers and Neocons Love Obama's Cabinet Appointments

by Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet

A collection of praise for Obama's White House team from Karl Rove, David Brooks, Henry Kissinger and more.

Is Laura Bush Delusional?

by Julia , Firedoglake

When it comes to Bush's legacy, Laura Bush doesn't have her facts straight.

Bush's Gates Will Stay as Obama's Defense Secretary: Looks Like More War in Afghanistan

by Ian Welsh, Firedoglake

What this means is simple enough, a continued draw down in Iraq and a surge in Afghanistan.

Maddow: Why Won't Obama Pursue War Crimes Investigations?

by Jason Linkins, Huffington Post

Rachel Maddow and Dahlia Lithwick discuss Obama, war crimes, and torture.

Iraqi VP: Citizens Have the Right to Amend SOFA

by , Voices of Iraq

With the so-called Status of Forces Agreement facing a vote, VP Tareq al-Hashemi warns that the haste to pass it could lead to "undesirable results."

Iraqi Oil Exports Have 'Nosedived'

by Saadoun al-Jaberi, Azzaman

Iraq's oil exports are decreasing by nearly 100,000 barrels a day every month, according to the former oil minister.

Why Robert Gates is a Terrible Pick

Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. December 1, 2008.
The appointment of Robert Gates -- a vocal critic of Obama's Iraq withdrawal plan who will undoubtedly shape policy-- is alarming.

Does the Status of Forces Agreement Spell Doom for Kurds?

Mohammed A. Salih, IPS News. November 29, 2008.
Is the SOFA takes effect, Kurds could find themselves not only on the opposite side of the trench against the Iraqi army, but U.S. troops as well.

Iraqi Parliament Approves Status of Forces Agreement

Middle East Online. November 27, 2008.
Iraq lawmakers approved the U.S. security pact Thursday, ending months of wrangling between Baghdad and Washington.

Rumsfeld's Attempts to Rewrite Himself on the Right Side of History Are Laughable

Gary Brecher, AlterNet. November 26, 2008.
The failed defense secretary pens a historical cover-up on Iraq and reveals more wild stupidity with his advice on Afghanistan.

Activists Confront the Military Industrial Complex

Benjamin Dangl, AlterNet. November 25, 2008.
The diverse group of activists rallied in support of building a peace economy and movement beyond election day.

For Baghdad's Factories, the Occupation is a Major Drag on Business

Iraq Updates. November 24, 2008.
Checkpoints and closed roads throughout Baghdad are meant to be safety measures, but they are severe obstacles to the flow of business.

Theater of War: Portrait of a Homeland Security State [Photo Slideshow Included]

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. November 22, 2008.
A new book by the award-winning photojournalist Nina Berman probes how the U.S. homeland security apparatus stokes fantasies about war.

Iraqis Pour into Street to Protest U.S. Security "Agreement"

Middle East Online. November 21, 2008.
"The security agreement is shameful and humiliating."

U.S. Government to U.S. Mercenaries: Say Goodbye to Immunity in Iraq

Middle East Online. November 21, 2008.
Under the Status of Forces Agreement awaiting passage, private military contractors would be subject to Iraqi criminal and civil law.

Revealed: Gulf War Syndrome is Real, Caused by Pills and Pesticides

Kim Sengupta, Independent UK. November 20, 2008.
A groundbreaking study has found that pills given to U.S. and British troops to counter nerve gas is one of the causes of Gulf War Syndrome.

Are Pentagon Nerds Developing Packs of Man-Hunting Killer Robots?

Scott Thill, AlterNet. November 20, 2008.
A dystopian sci-fi fantasy may soon be coming to fruition on a battlefield near you.

This Is Change? 20 Hawks, Clintonites and Neocons to Watch for in Obama's White House

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. November 20, 2008.
A who's who guide to the people poised to shape Obama's foreign policy.

Yes We Can Cut the Defense Budget: Why it's Time to Stop the Military Spending Spree

Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. November 19, 2008.
Our current military budget is almost equal to all of the rest of the world's defense budgets combined. This is unsustainable.

A War Without End: Savagery in Afghanistan is Centuries Old

Robert Fisk, Independent UK. November 19, 2008.
The brutal torture and killing of prisoners in Afghanistan is a routine of history.

What the Antiwar Movement Should -- and Shouldn't -- Do Now

T.J. Buonomo, AlterNet. November 18, 2008.
In the wake of Obama's victory, the antiwar movement must be ready to identify new pressure points or it risks losing credibility and relevance.

Why Did the Iraqi Cabinet Approve SOFA Now? (Two Hints: Obama and Iran)

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. November 17, 2008.
Obama's presidential victory softened Iran's opposition to the security deal -- an important sign that Tehran may be willing to work with the U.S.

How Did We Ever Let This Guy Get Away with Being a War President?

Gary Brecher, eXiled Online. November 17, 2008.
Only a fool like Bush could pick an anti-American Arab country, add an invading army, and expect a nice fluffy democracy souffle.

Do You Want to See What War Looks Like?

Jennifer Fenton, The Wip. November 17, 2008.
Dead bodies and blown-out humvees in Casey Porter's films reveal the brutality of the surge in Iraq.

Iraqi Cabinet Approves U.S. Withdrawal Deal

Anne Penketh, Independent UK. November 16, 2008.
The pact, months in the making, dictates that the U.S. will pull out troops in 2011. The Iraqi parliament is expected to ratify it Monday.

From Baghdad to Brooklyn: My Journey with an Iraqi Refugee

Jennifer Utz, AlterNet. November 15, 2008.
From 2007 to 2008, I spent five months in Syria with Mohamed, an Iraqi refugee. Now, we are roommates in New York City.

Blackwater Busted? Six Guards May Be Charged in Iraq Massacre

Jeremy Scahill, TheNation.com. November 15, 2008.
Critics still fear reckless behavior by the 140,000 private corporate contractors in Iraq will continue.

Iraq's Tribes Critical to Future Security

Basel Abdulmajeed, Azzaman. November 14, 2008.
With a new minister for tribal affairs, the Iraqi government is increasingly relying on different tribes to maintain law and order.

College Life in Baghdad: How Much Has it Improved?

Naseer Al-Ily, Asharq Al-Awsat. November 13, 2008.
As safety returns to some Baghdad universities, political and religious influences are still pervasive.

Could an Obama Presidency Dampen Enthusiasm for Jihad?

Bramantyo Prijosusilo, New America Media. November 12, 2008.
If Obama upholds democratic values abroad without double standards, jihadi ideologues will have a much harder time recruiting.

The New Gulf War Syndrome

Nora Eisenberg, The Guardian. November 11, 2008.
Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are in danger from toxic chemicals, yet most don't know what they've been exposed to or where to get help.

U.S. Still Losing a Brigade's Worth of Vets Every Year to Suicide

Penny Coleman, AlterNet. November 11, 2008.
Obviously, the most immediate and reliable way to prevent soldier suicides is to get troops out of harm's way -- bring them home.

Raped in the Military? You May Have to Pay for Your Own Forensic Exam Kit

Penny Coleman, AlterNet. November 11, 2008.
This outrage gives "supporting the troops" a whole new meaning.

This Veterans Day, U.S. Soldiers Say 'Stop the War'

Benjamin Lewis, Brandon Neely, AlterNet. November 11, 2008.
An open letter from war resisters calls for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Why Obama Should Declare an End to the "War on Terror"

Jonathan Steele, The Guardian. November 10, 2008.
If Obama truly believes in diplomacy, he will use it to forge new, individual relationships with Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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