Shamus Cooke If you’ve listened to recent speeches the President has given about the economy and the Iraq war, you’d think that two of the biggest social issues facing working Americans are improving. But facts are stubborn things.
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Iraq: A War of Aggression Continues
Brad Forrest
Brad Forrest Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 20, 2003. The exact nature of this war is the exact opposite of its name. The Iraqis will never know anything resembling freedom coming from the direction of the United States military. The real purpose of the Iraq war was criminal in nature, the theft of the [...]
Troops Home Now from Iraq and Afghanistan!
Workers Action
National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations The National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations is joining with other coalitions, organizations, and networks to organize a united MARCH 21 NATIONAL COALITION to mobilize people across the United States to take part in a March on the Pentagon [...]
Stop the Bombing and Blockade of Gaza!
Workers Action
National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations Stop the Bombing and Blockade of Gaza! End All U.S. Aid to Israel! Bring the Troops Home Now from Iraq and Afghanistan! As of January 3, the Israeli bombing and invasion of Gaza has killed over 450 Palestinians – the largest number of people [...]
A Statement Issued by National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars & Occupations
Workers Action
As of January 3, the Israeli bombing and invasion of Gaza has killed over 450 Palestinians – the largest number of people killed by Israel in such a short time in decades. 1,600 more have been wounded, an overwhelming number of whom are civilians – women, children and the elderly. The massing of soldiers and [...]
A New Step Towards Ending the War?
Mark Vorpahl
Mark Vorpahl On November 27 the Iraqi Parliament passed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which provides a legal cover for the continuing US occupation for the next three years. This legislation is meant to replace the United Nations Security Council Resolution, set to expire on December 31. The date for the vote had been [...]
National Assembly Statement Urging Unity of the Antiwar Movement for the March Actions
Workers Action
The National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations welcomes the ANSWER Coalition’s call for UNITED mass mobilizations in Washington, D.C. and other cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Miami, on March 21, 2009 to mark six years of war and occupation and to Bring the Troops Home Now! We [...]
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