War and Peace
Stories from the front lines of War and Peace
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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Taking on the Masters of War
Defense contractors like General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin hide behind a veneer of serving the U.S. government, but ultimately only care about selling weapons and making profits. Read more
May 11, 2022
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God Is Not on Russia’s Side in Invasion
The Russian Orthodox Church has appallingly defended President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and are urging Russians to support the war. Read more
May 5, 2022
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Ukrainian Peace Builder Olena Zinenko Puts Her Trust in People
After fleeing her home and finding refuge in Poland and Germany, the longtime journalist and activist is hopeful to someday return to Ukraine. Read more
May 4, 2022
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The Other Americans: Amid Impunity Concerns, Guatemalan Courts Advance with War Crimes Cases
The Central American nation is trying eleven former police officers and military members for crimes against humanity committed in the 1980s. Read more
Apr 29, 2022
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What Germany’s Rearmament Means for World Peace
The so-called Zeitenwende is Germany’s biggest rearmament since World War II and makes its military budget the third largest in the world. Read more
Apr 27, 2022
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Russia Is Causing Bloodshed in Burma, Too
Four thousand miles away from Ukraine, Russia has been complicit for decades in the violence of the Burmese military against its own citizens. Read more
Apr 25, 2022
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The United States’ Shameful Nuclear Legacy in the Marshall Islands
After decades of interfering in the island nation with nuclear testing, disposal of radioactive waste, and human experimentation, U.S. leaders are considering a formal apology. Read more
Apr 19, 2022
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From Mosul to Raqqa to Mariupol, Killing Civilians is a Crime
Americans are rightfully horrified to see Ukrainians killed by Russian forces, yet we regularly accept justifications when people are killed by U.S. or allied forces. Read more
Apr 13, 2022
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