by Timothy Kirchoff — As I write this, the United States seems to finally be on the verge of a peace deal that will conclude the unjust and unnecessary war with Iran. Other commentators have already pointed out that the peace deal does not seem to meet many, if any, of the major stated goals or justifications for the war. From the destruction of the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capability, to the end of Iran’s theocratic regime, to the restoration of shipping

by John Whitehead — A terrifying escalation in the United States’ war against Iran seemed all too likely earlier in April. As of this writing, the prospect of escalation appears to have diminished somewhat. Nevertheless, recent events have shown the extreme dangers posed by the current war and by the power of the American president. Threats to Kill a Civilization Since the US-Israeli campaign against Iran began, the Iranian government has retaliated by limiting the passage of

by Sarah Terzo — Donald Trump and Our Latest War President Trump has told the American people that the war in Iran has already been won, that Iran’s military has been decimated, that Iran’s leaders “want to make a deal so badly,” and that they are “begging to work out a deal.” In response to a reporter’s question , he stated, “We’ve won this war. This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news… You read the New York Times , it’s like we’re n

by Christy Yao Pelliccioni — My 4-year-old and I were laying in bed enjoying some early morning snuggles when he asked me if there was a war anywhere in the world. At first I deflected the question and just said I hoped there wasn’t. But then I thought better of it and realized if I didn’t give him straight (while age-appropriate) answers, who would? I told him sadly there is a war going on but emphasized that it is nowhere near where we live, and Mommy and Daddy will always