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Obama Authorizes Strikes against Syria; 100 Yr Occupation of Haiti
War President Obama Authorizes Ongoing Airstrikes Against Syria. The complexities of the various factions now on the ground in Syria—including the U.S.-trained forces like “Division 30″—make it impossible to predict how the expansion of U.S. airstrikes might impact the fighting or the prospects for a negotiated settlement.
The 100 Year Occupation of Haiti By The United States. This Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of the commencement of the U.S. Occupation of Haiti. On July 28, 1915, U.S. Marines landed on the shores of Haiti, occupying the country for 19 years. College campuses, professional associations, social movements, and political parties are marking the occasion with a series of reflections and demonstrations. Several have argued that the U.S. has never stopped occupying Haiti, even as military boots left in 1934.
