Notes From the Margins

Notes From the Margins

The Iraq War Was Worse Than You Thought

Based on lies, the U.S.-led war destroyed public trust—and cleared the way for Donald Trump.

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Omer Aziz
Mar 20, 2023
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Sue Coe, Bomb Shelter? Iraq Feb 91

Today, Monday, March 20th, is the twentieth anniversary of the Iraq War. It’s tough to believe; the Iraq War seems like a lifetime ago. 

For me, the start of the Iraq War brings back memories of the basement we lived in up in Canada. I was twelve going on thirteen. Our whole family gathered in front of the television the…

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