US Military

Outsourcing Is Hell Outsourcing Is Hell

The war on Iraq has made us all painfully aware of the Pentagon's growing reliance on private companies.

May 20, 2004 / Editorial / William D. Hartung

Green Lights for Torture Green Lights for Torture

So there were WMDs in Iraq after all. They're called digital cameras. Partly because of them, the United States faces one of the most humiliating defeats in imperial history.

May 13, 2004 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

On the Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq On the Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq

We're told that the few rotten apples Who brought on this sordid affair'll Be punished. But what if those apples Are right at the top of the barrel?

May 13, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Horror of Abu Ghraib The Horror of Abu Ghraib

"Abu Ghraib prison was used for torture in Saddam's time.

May 6, 2004 / Editorial / The Editors

Evidence of Things Not Seen Evidence of Things Not Seen

My father and most of my uncles fought in World War II. I grew up in the shadow of the war.

May 6, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Chris Hedges

How to Get Out of Iraq How to Get Out of Iraq

Jonathan Schell

May 6, 2004 / Feature / Various Contributors

A Deserter Speaks A Deserter Speaks

It is unlikely that Mejia's allegations about the conduct of his superiors will be investigated.

Mar 25, 2004 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Why They Love to Hate Her Why They Love to Hate Her

The civilian female in soldier lore.

Mar 4, 2004 / Feature / Carol Burke

Press Watch Press Watch

In July 2002 a retired US Army colonel who would be dead within months unburdened himself of twenty-two classified documents concerning war crimes in Vietnam.

Feb 12, 2004 / Editorial / Scott Sherman

Have Yourself a Pentagon Xmas Have Yourself a Pentagon Xmas

'Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house The Special Forces team was inserted As quiet as a mouse.

Dec 18, 2003 / Editorial / Nick Turse

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