Iraq

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Here’s an email I got from a friend at the RNC…let’s not forget that our country was formed on protests against a tyrannical state. Hello all, Besides journalists protesters are [...]

Yesterday, in a mass sweep Jonathan Williams SPAN Coordinator was arrested by police. He was part of a peaceful protest with other Peace Action affiliates. Other raids were conducted in private [...]

Those who died in Iraq from Jul 27 to Aug 2: Sgt Brian Miller  37  Pendleton IN Spc Andre Mitchell  25  Elmont NY Pvt Jennifer Cole  34  American Canyon CA Spc Kevin Dickson  21  Steelville MO [...]

It’s no wonder that Sen. McCain’s campaign has been so cagey about their planned fundraiser in San Francisco. Now that word is out, look what’s happened! No Soldier Left Behind [...]

The combustible mix of domestic political spin and diplomatic arm twisting has gotten even stranger in the last couple says. After Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki told the German magazine Der [...]

Stephan, me and Ann at Espresso Royale in Minneapolis I continued my western states tour this week with a visit to Minneapolis, Minnesota.  In addition to some great meetings that are [...]

American political culture is truly bizarre. From accusations over Obama’s religion to the overprotection of McCain’s "valiance," it’s hard not to wonder at our [...]

As Sen. Obama has been busy making major pronouncements about Iraq, Sen. McCain has not been one to be outdone. You may have read Sen. Obama’s New York Times op-ed, and as you also probably [...]

This Independence Day, before the barbeque and fireworks, I walked on over to Dolores Park and chatted with people about what the 4th meant to them. For most it was a time of family, friends, and [...]