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Iraq's Sadr tells judiciary to dissolve parliament in a week

August 10, 2022

Iraq's Sadr tells judiciary to dissolve parliament in a week

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim Moqtada al-Sadr called on Iraq's judiciary to dissolve parliament by the end of next week and threatened action if his demands are not met.

Iraqi parliament in Baghdad stormed by protesters

July 30, 2022

Iraqi parliament in Baghdad stormed by protesters

For the second time in a week, thousands of Iraqi protesters breached the parliament in support of Muqtada al-Sadr, but there were no lawmakers present for a parliament session.

I was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq; Republicans turned their backs on veterans like me

July 30, 2022

I was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq; Republicans turned their backs on veterans like me

Toxic burn pits in Iraq harmed veterans like me and Republicans turned their backs on us. This isn't how we should treat those injured defending America.

The July 4th conversation we should have about the true cost of war

July 3, 2022

The July 4th conversation we should have about the true cost of war

July 4th should be a time for Americans to reflect on the cost of war, what we demand from the men and women in our military and the toll that takes on them.

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

June 11, 2022

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

Shelane Etchison, one of the first women in a military combat role, discusses her transition from Army special ops to Harvard

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

June 11, 2022

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

Shelane Etchison, a former Army officer, discusses her transition from special operations to life as a graduate student in two Harvard master's programs.

Iran proxies engaged in 'invisible jihad' against Christians in Middle East, report warns

June 9, 2022

Iran proxies engaged in 'invisible jihad' against Christians in Middle East, report warns

Iran’s proxy militias are engaged in an “invisible jihad” against Christians in the Middle East, a new report is warning.

US Army veteran volunteers to train and fight with Ukrainians: 'These people inspire me every day'

June 6, 2022

US Army veteran volunteers to train and fight with Ukrainians: 'These people inspire me every day'

A U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War has traveled to Ukraine to help train their forces in first aid and basic tactics in the country's ongoing war with Russia.

Memorial Day is a reminder freedom 'must be fought for and defended constantly'

May 30, 2022

Memorial Day is a reminder freedom 'must be fought for and defended constantly'

Memorial Day commemorates the fallen in every American war and reminds us, as Ronald Reagan said. 'freedom is a fragile thing.'

Burn-pit bill gives veterans health care to overcome ongoing crisis

May 27, 2022

Burn-pit bill gives veterans health care to overcome ongoing crisis

Veterans could get the healthcare they deserve if bipartisan legislation to address the toxic nature of burn pits gets passed.