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Brett Wilkins: Trump Murder Spree Continues as Hegseth Says 14 Killed in 3 New Boat Bombings

US forces have conducted over a dozen strikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September, killing at least 57 people, according to Trump administration figures.

October 29, 2025 · 11 Comments

Matthew J. Parker: Cancer Dancers

I met Gerenith in 2006. Found her on a dating website that featured women from Cali, Colombia, aka the Salsa Capital of the World.

May 16, 2025 · 11 Comments

Matthew J. Parker: A Junkie By Any Other Name

I was a junkie for 20-odd years, ten of which I spent locked up – one fed beef and four (Arizona) state, all drug-related. To feed my habit, I chose to shoplift. A lot.

June 27, 2023 · 6 Comments

Video: A Conversation with President Obama and The Wire Creator David Simon

President Obama hosts David Simon (the creator of The Wire) at the White House, and the two men have a frank conversation about the TV show and the war on … Continue reading

January 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Tom Engelhardt: Afghanistan mi amor

From the beginning, it was to be “Russia’s Vietnam.” First the administration of President Jimmy Carter, then that of President Ronald Reagan was determined to give the Soviet Union a … Continue reading

November 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

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