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Congressmen for Freedom: Veterans and the war
Source: National Review Online

In 2006, Democrats ran a slew of veterans for office under the moniker "Fighting Dems." It wasn't a terribly successful effort — out of almost 60 candidates for office just five were elected, Virginia Senator Jim Webb and four more in the House.

Enemies Become Allies; Pete Hegseth of Vets for Freedom talks with former enemy
Source: National Review Online

The Vets for Freedom have travelled to Iraq to see first hand the progress that has been won since many of them left. This is a report from the leader, Pete Hegseth.

New York Times Explains Winter Soldier Blackout
Source: Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting

New York Times public editor Clark Hoyt has offered a response to media activists who wrote to the paper about its non-coverage of last month's Winter Soldier hearings.

Minnesota School Slaps Veterans in the Face
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

A national tour featuring decorated veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan won't be stopping at Forest Lake Area High School today as planned, after school leaders abruptly canceled the visit.

Iraq, Afghanistan veterans to reveal 'some pretty f*cked-up' atrocities this weekend in DC
Source: Raw Story

As the war in Iraq approaches its fifth anniversary, veterans of that conflict and the war in Afghanistan will give first-hand accounts, supported by photographs and video evidence, of the true nature of the wars, including attacks the vets say killed innocent civilians.

Iraq & Afghanistan Vets to Present Evidence to Back Allegations of Systemic Brutality, Torture and Murder
Source: The Times

This month, for four days in Washington, DC, beginning on March 13, there will be a second Winter Soldier gathering – 37 years after the first.

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