‘Afghan Papers’ wouldn’t be needed if we had a real independent newsmedia
Embedded journalists and news organizations that hire retired generals for commentary don’t give the true picture.
Insignia, badges, and medals for a climate-wracked era
The U.S. military on a planet from hell.
Soldiers who fight war
A new book refutes a central myth about the Vietnam War.
It’s our choice: Medicare for All, or endless war?
We could easily fund health care for all by ending military boondoggles and fruitless wars. Here’s how.
Moral injury and America’s endless conflicts
Moral injury is not a recognized psychiatric diagnosis. Yet the concept began to take root among mental health specialists.
American exceptionalism is killing the planet
The many abuses of endless war.
Iraqis rise up against 16 years of ‘made in the USA’ corruption
“Protesters are demanding the overthrow of a political class seen as corrupt and serving foreign powers."
Study finds Iraqi children born near US base have increased rates of congenital deformities
“The radioactive footprint of the military could be cleaned up if we had officials who wanted to do so.”
Bearing witness to the costs of war
On being a military spouse and writing about our post-9/11 wars.
America’s arms sales addiction
The 50-year history of U.S. dominance of the Middle Eastern arms trade.