Victory in Iraq?
While the American people are seeking a way to bring the troops home from Iraq, the President and his administration are aiming to stay for much longer.
The End of Supreme Command
The Bush administration has discredited civilian control of the military. The consequences are potentially disastrous.
Northern Iraqs Tangled Web
With Turkey worried about an independent Kurdistan and the United States bent on destabilizing Iran, northern Iraq is on the brink of chaos.
Ending the "Good War"
The presidential contenders are debating U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. Why isn’t anyone talking about Aghanistan?
Interview with Iranian Poet Farideh Hassanzadeh
Iranian poet Farideh Hassanzadeh talks about war, loss, and the politics of poetry.
Showdown at the Baghdad Corral
After more than four years, President Bush may be about to get what he has been hoping for: a clear reading on the Iraq situation that is free of U.S. politics.
The Democrats’ Support for Bush’s War
Congress’s capitulation to the Bush administration’s request for nearly $100 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has led to outrage throughout the country.
Memorial Daze
Vol. 2, No. 22
Iraq Surge Is a Slippery Slope
A White House “surge” in integrity would help Iraq far more than increasing the number troops.
Listen to the Boss
Ever since the Dixie Chicks dissed the president, the music industry has increasingly taken aim at the war.
Chomsky Takes on the World (Bank)
Noam Chomsky analyzes the Wolfowitz scandal, odious debts, and presidential power.
Bring Em Home, Bring Em Home
Bruce Springsteen belts out an old peace movement standard.
Annotate This: Commander Guy Bush
Is Bush “the” commander guy or just “a” commander guy? It really doesn’t matter much since he’s the commander in chief. He gets to command, unless Congress decides it’s had enough and commands him not to.
Congress Plays Politics over Iraq War
While Congress fiddles with legislation, Iraq burns. The price for this political theater, guest columnist Zia Mian writes, will be paid by Iraqis.
The Bush Veto
UFPJ Talking Points #50: A victory for the anti-war forces.