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At the beginning of the invasion of Iraq in the spring of 2003, American soldier Maria Guajardo told the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger Enquirer that Iraqi women ”seem to pay more attention to us than the men. They seem so shy … Continue reading →

Often, when an executive faces lingering questions about his skills, he works extra hard to make sure that every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed. Not so George W. Bush. Indeed, if the “CEO of the USA” who … Continue reading →

The Bush administration endorsed Iraq’s proposed new constitution yesterday, but analysts warned that some provisions can be interpreted to undermine everything from the distribution of political power to a secular judiciary, from women’s rights to fair distribution of oil revenue. … Continue reading →

Unlike earlier wars, nearly all Arlington National Cemetery gravestones for troops killed in Iraq or Afghanistan are inscribed with the slogan-like operation names the Pentagon selected to promote public support for the conflicts. Families of fallen soldiers and Marines are … Continue reading →

What do we owe Cindy Sheehan? That is the question of the moment, as Sheehan, the mother of a soldier killed in Iraq and now a fervent critic of President Bush, has emerged as the most potent symbol of the … Continue reading →

“The American Legion will stand against anyone and any group that would demoralize our troops, or worse, endanger their lives by encouraging terrorists to continue their cowardly attacks against freedom-loving peoples,” Thomas Cadmus, national commander, told delegates at the group’s … Continue reading →

WHILE TALKS over the Iraqi constitution continue in Baghdad, the results so far can only be worrisome for those who hoped the process would help consolidate a new democratic political order and alleviate the Sunni insurgency. The completion of a … Continue reading →

Insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles and hand grenades roamed the streets of western Baghdad in cars this morning, attacking police patrols in residential areas, an Interior Ministry official said. Two policemen and three civilians were killed, the official … Continue reading →

Iraq: The Unseen War The grim reality of Iraq rarely appears in the American press. This photo gallery reveals the war’s horrible human toll. by Gary Kamiya, Executive Editor, Salon, Tuesday, August 23 2005 Aug. 23, 2005 This is a … Continue reading →