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Mainstream English-language outlets refer to the war as the “conflict in the Middle East,” as if the region just got up one morning and decided to set itself on fire. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Thom Hartmann / The Hartmann ReportMar 13, 2026
Shared sacrifice produces democratic accountability. With a volunteer army, war is something that happens to somebody else. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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Ayurella Horn-Muller / GristMar 12, 2026
Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Hannah Allam / ProPublicaMar 11, 2026
The Pentagon dismantled its civilian protection mission as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
Eldar Mamedov / Responsible StatecraftMar 5, 2026
The prime minister called Trump's war illegal and is not being bullied into joining operations or making equivocal statements of support. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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