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More U.S. Soldiers Killed Themselves Than Died in Combat in 2010
Since 2009, more U.S. troops have committed suicide than been killed on the battlefield. What's worse is that military doesn't know how to help them.
Culture
Extremist vs. Extremist: The Consequences of Burning a Koran
Why Muslims retaliating against a Christian pastor says nothing about either Islam or Christianity.
News
U.S. General Says Soldiers Who Commit Suicide Are 'Selfish'
And we wonder why more soldiers aren't quick to ask for help with their PTSD.
Culture
Why We Should Have Watched This Terry Jones Koran-Burning Video
The horrific response to the extremist Florida pastor's publicity stunt is one compelling reason for media to pay attention to hate-mongers.
News
What a Mess: $6.6 Billion in Cash Presumed Lost in Iraq
As America's economy continues to flag, it might infuriate you to know that we're literally losing billions in a far-off desert.
News
Urination at War: Don't Be Mad at the Peeing; Be Mad at the Killing
The graphic video enraging Afghanistan and America alike should upset you. But not for the reasons you think.
Design
Transparency: GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2010
A look back at the infographics that drew the most attention, on topics from happiness to Burning Man
Culture
How to Rectify Our Military's Culture of Rape?
A new lawsuit alleges Defense Secretaries Robert Gates and Donald Rumsfeld have allowed rape to proliferate in our armed forces.
News
Transparency: Veterans Charged with Murder
In 2008, The New York Times published a stunning report on veterans who had come home from Iraq and Afghanistan and then were charged with...
News
Transparency: How Many People Are Our Drones Killing in Pakistan
As the war in Afghanistan winds down, our attacks in Pakistan are increasing. See how many people we are targeting with the unmanned aircraft program.
Culture
Afghanistan: America's Longest War?
This is the 10th Veterans Day we've celebrated since the start of the war in Afghanistan. Does that mean it's our nation's longest war?
News
Transparency: The Biggest News Stories of 2010
This is a look back at stories that kept us transfixed in 2010, from the still-bad economy to the Chilean miners and everything in between.
Culture
Picture Show: Skateistan
Those of us in the Western world probably imagine of Afghanistan more in terms of soldiers and bombs than skaters bombing hills. Last summer,...
Culture
The Iraq War, Viewed Through the YouTube Videos of Bored Soldiers
On the eighth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, we look at a few of the greatest YouTube videos made by bored American soldiers.
Culture
An iPhone App for Catching Terrorists
Using tens of thousands of dollars of his own money, a U.S. Army soldier has created the world's first iPhone app for use on the battlefield.
Education
Why Are Afghani Schoolgirls Being Poisoned?
Roughly 88 schoolgirls in northern Afghanistan have been poisoned, raising fears that the Taliban, which holds sway over the region, is sickening...
News
Growing Up in a World Without an Anti-War Movement
College military recruitment is up. The recession is to blame, but so is the lack of a palpable anti-war movement.
News
Marching with the Troops on Veterans Day
More than two million men and women have served or continue to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. Looking for a simple way to support them today?
