November 11th in the United States is marked and marred by a holiday that relatively recently had its name changed to “Veterans Day” and its purpose converted and perverted into celebrating war. This year a “Concert for Valor” will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The mission of the concert, according to a press release, was to “raise awareness” of veterans issues and “provide a national stage for ensuring that veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans’ gratitude is genuine.”
A new report connects U.S. military engagement and the threat of climate change.
Renato M. Reyes, Jr. is secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan). He has been with the organization since 2001.
By David Hartsough I have recently returned from three weeks in Korea and Vietnam, countries which have in the past suffered and are still suffering