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RIPDA Endorses David Segal for Congress

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Today, the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats (RIPDA) announced their endorsement of David Segal for Congressional District 1, the seat being vacated by Patrick Kennedy.
“The endorsement vote went overwhelmingly for David Segal,” said Sam Smith, RIPDA member and moderator of the event. “Segal has a profound and thoughtful understanding of progressive issues and is committed [...]

How Americans Think About Torture – and Why

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

by: Roy Eidelson, Cognitive Policy Works
In recent weeks, new revelations about the harsh interrogation and torture of detainees during the Bush administration years have made headlines and stirred controversy. The positions of prominent advocates and opponents on each side are clear. But what do we know about how the American people in general have come [...]

American Kills 5 Fellow Soldiers at Clinic in Iraq

Monday, May 11th, 2009

By Robert H. Reid, Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD – An American soldier opened fire at a counseling center on a military base Monday, killing five fellow soldiers before being taken into custody, the U.S. command and Pentagon officials said.
Although it was unclear what prompted the shooting, the incident draws attention to the issue of combat stress [...]

U.S. drone attacks in Pakistan ‘backfiring,’ Congress told

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

by Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times.
David Kilcullen is no soft-headed peacenik.
He’s a beefy, 41-year-old former Australian army officer who served in Iraq as a top advisor to U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus. He’s one of the counter-insurgency warrior/theorists who designed Petraeus’ successful “surge” of troops into the streets of Baghdad.
But a few days ago, [...]

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