On this day of the dying god’s return/rebirth (which as an atheist of course I don’t believe ever happened) let us remember that today, perhaps tomorrow, the 4000th American death will occur in Iraq.

And of course “no one” is counting Iraqi dead anymore, but taken together, how many are dead from disease, malnutrition, gang violence, murder, bombs, forced migration…it must be well above a million by now.

On this holiday, I hope you’ll take a moment to think of those who will never come home, never be with their children and families, and never breathe the fresh spring air again. And why it is so important that no matter which one it is, we must have a Democratic administration that can be pressured to end this evil occupation. We know that won’t ever work with Republicans.  Read more