War and Peace
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Armed conflict affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to war and peace.
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The High Stakes of the U.S.-Russia Confrontation Over Ukraine
Though Biden promised a new era of U.S. diplomacy, his foreign policy team is now widely acknowledged to have brought relations with Russia and China to an all-time low. Read more
Nov 24, 2021
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Let’s Dismantle the Surveillance State
As I feared, the power granted by the PATRIOT Act has not been used exclusively, or even primarily, for counterterrorism. Read more
Oct 20, 2021
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We Can’t Abandon Yemen
As Yeminis are bludgeoned by Saudi and U.S. air strikes, drone attacks and constant warfare, access to food, shelter, safety, health care and education in the country remains precarious. Read more
Oct 14, 2021
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Abandoning Yemen?
United Nations Human Rights Council action silences Yemeni human rights victims. Read more
Oct 13, 2021
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Why Does Congress Fight Over Childcare But Not F-35s?
While lawmakers can’t seem to find common ground on issues like health care, climate action, or childcare, there’s one decision they have no problem agreeing on: an enormous military budget. Read more
Oct 8, 2021
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The United States’ Role in Colombia’s Forever War
As in Afghanistan, the United States’ reckless use of military aid has led to Colombia’s destabilization and human rights abuses. Read more
Oct 4, 2021
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When Targeted Killings Become ‘Tragic Mistakes’
Since the 9/11 attacks, U.S. forces fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere have carried out targeted killings that frequently kill and injure civilians. Read more
Sep 30, 2021
‘Endless Wars’ That Never Should Have Begun
Photographs by David Bacon; text by David Bacon and Norman Stockwell. Read more
Sep 29, 2021
