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Humanitarian
Missions in Iraq / Free to Read / Iraqi Body Count
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CONTRIBUTING TO HUMANITARIAN
MISSIONS IN IRAQ
By Erin Ferdinand, Utne.com
Many organizations rely on monetary and in-kind donations to further the
humanitarian efforts in Iraq. Here’s an online guide to how you can help.
THE FREEDOM TO READ STATEMENT
By Nick Garafola, Utne.com
The Freedom to Read Statement was drafted in 1953, but it voices concerns
that bare a scary resemblance to today’s concerns about government censorship
and surveillance.
IRAQ BODY COUNT
By Nick Garafola, Utne.com
This web site compiles information from web sites, personal accounts, and 38
different major news sources to determine a more accurate account of how many
have died in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
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