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Victims of US military violence are getting stiffed
Washington Politics

Victims of US military violence are getting stiffed

Sen. Warren wants to know when civilians claim abuses and how much they are compensated, if at all

Killer drone opera crashes and burns
Military Industrial Complex

Killer drone opera crashes and burns

‘Grounded’ highlights important veterans’ issues but fails to ask deeper questions about the nature of conflict.

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Military Industrial Complex

Killer drone opera lands at Kennedy Center this fall

It’s got tears, drama and F-16s. 'Grounded' is explosive fun for the whole family — brought to you by General Dynamics!

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Global Crises

'Sweeping' DoD plan to mitigate civilian harm merely humanizes endless war

New protocols seeking to make US military operations more ethical and compassionate have the awkward effect of legitimizing them.

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Asia-Pacific

Afghanistan a year later: Will 'over the horizon' normalize Endless War?

In the past, Washington needed everyone's support behind military conflicts. Today it wants people to forget. Drones help them do that.

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Military Industrial Complex

US quietly releases new report on civilian casualties

The American-led coalition fighting ISIS updated its assessment of innocents killed in airstrikes, but the tally is likely far higher.