Afghanistan

We Head to Afghanistan to Find Out What's Been Gained by Eight Years of War

Suffered A Sept. 11 Tragedy? Call Now!

Amy Rose Strikes Back

Sallah On Saigon

Letters for November 28, 2002

Pot laws are no joke, dude

Letters for March 27, 2003

A Hate-Love Relationship

Now On Display

A Hate-Love Relationship

Now On Display

A Hate-Love Relationship

Genitorturers

A Hate-Love Relationship

Former New Times Writer on Second Holiday in Hell, AKA, Afghanistan

Rafal GerszakClick on the photo for a slideshow from Afghanistan.Former New Times writing fellow P.J. Tobia went to the last place most people would think of spending their Thanksgiving: to an Army base in Afghanistan. The result was "Afghaniscrewed," which ran this week in New Times. Now Tobia's he ... More >>

Jug or Not

BSO takes the "fun" out of funbags

“Crank Calling, Yaaaaayy!!”

BSO takes the "fun" out of funbags

Spanks for the Ribbons

Asylum Street Spankers

Err America

A plane crash in Afghanistan has a Florida company defending its mercenary profits in court

No Touchy

Keep Your Blood, Bud

Moving Pictures

Film festival finds common ground

Bush's Crimes

Impeach the president? Yes. A well-documented case ties him to Abu Ghraib.

Woman Rediscovered

A well-known photograph resurfaces in Boca

The Write Ingredients

A well-known photograph resurfaces in Boca

Political Therapy

Talking war with dissident Jim Mullins is good for a battle-scarred psyche

Rescue 9/11

This year, a handful of shows provided the healing power of laughter

Fair Game

A terrorism survivor and expert digs into the bin Laden dilemma

Afghan Star

A terrorism survivor and expert digs into the bin Laden dilemma

Judging a New Kind of Idol

A terrorism survivor and expert digs into the bin Laden dilemma

G.I. James Is Wayyyy Tougher Than G.I. Joe

It's a Monday in the summer, which means we have to learn about the crappy movie that was America's favorite this weekend. And today that task is more grim than usual. The big winner is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.Despite the warnings of film reviewers around the nation, we still spent $56.2 million ... More >>

Two Jews Walk Into a War: Florida Stage Play Is Like Dumb & Dumber -- but Dumber, and Set in Kabul

It's a Monday in the summer, which means we have to learn about the crappy movie that was America's favorite this weekend. And today that task is more grim than usual. The big winner is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.Despite the warnings of film reviewers around the nation, we still spent $56.2 million ... More >>

Morning Juice: Nobody Wants Oil or Feces in Their Backyard

​Let's scan the headlines for this Thursday morning:If you challenged Miramar resident Joe Otano to name one exceptional quality of living next door to  Ellie Boudreau, here's what he'd say: "What really makes it stand out is the throwing of feces over into my property -- human feces." [WPLG] ... More >>

War Film Brothers a Family Trauma Drama

​Let's scan the headlines for this Thursday morning:If you challenged Miramar resident Joe Otano to name one exceptional quality of living next door to  Ellie Boudreau, here's what he'd say: "What really makes it stand out is the throwing of feces over into my property -- human feces." [WPLG] ... More >>

As Gen. McChrystal's Head Rolls, a Dearth of Rolling Stones

Flickr: gnotalexLocals have to wait another day to see McChrystal's interview hari kari.​Morbid curiosity is surely the most powerful kind -- and it's particularly strong in Juice readers. So we empathize with the frustrations of one reader, Jeff, who today found himself in a mood to witness someo ... More >>

Rep. Alcee Hastings' Stand on Afghanistan Wins Praise From "Rethinking Afghanistan" Group

​Among the South Florida congressional delegation, only Rep. Alcee Hastings consistently votes to change U.S. policy in Afghanistan. He's probably done his history homework. He knows trying to win a fight with that country is much like using a Kleenex during a hurricane: pointless, frustrating, an ... More >>

"The Tillman Story" Sets the Record Straight

​Among the South Florida congressional delegation, only Rep. Alcee Hastings consistently votes to change U.S. policy in Afghanistan. He's probably done his history homework. He knows trying to win a fight with that country is much like using a Kleenex during a hurricane: pointless, frustrating, an ... More >>

Allen West Wins Congressional Seat, Voters to Deal With Unsettling Two Years

Here he comes.​Well, it's only two years. But with Allen West serving as the congressman for the coastal congressional District 22 that spans Broward and Palm Beach counties, those years could be rather unsettling. Here's a brief rundown of his resume:1. Resigned from the Army after being accused ... More >>

Those Unseen

Here he comes.​Well, it's only two years. But with Allen West serving as the congressman for the coastal congressional District 22 that spans Broward and Palm Beach counties, those years could be rather unsettling. Here's a brief rundown of his resume:1. Resigned from the Army after being accused ... More >>

Q&A With Sebastian Junger, Creator of Oscar-Nominated Documentary Restrepo

​Restrepo is war in the raw. Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington crafted an Oscar-nominated film that ignores domestic politics and views the war in Afghanistan from one of the most dangerous and deadly areas, the Korengal Valley. It's graphic, it's anxiety-ridden, and it's shocking, but most st ... More >>

"Battle: Los Angeles" Pits Shaky Cam Versus Water-Stealing Aliens

​Restrepo is war in the raw. Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington crafted an Oscar-nominated film that ignores domestic politics and views the war in Afghanistan from one of the most dangerous and deadly areas, the Korengal Valley. It's graphic, it's anxiety-ridden, and it's shocking, but most st ... More >>

Abortion Under Attack In Florida's Legislature

​With all the rhetoric about jobs and a balanced budget, you may not realize the pile of anti-abortion legislation clogging the state government's agenda. But as abortion battles sweep across the country, Florida fights from the front line with 18 abortion bills pending in the state legislature. L ... More >>

Terry Jones Burns Qur'an; Mob Kills Ten UN Workers

2010 protest against Jones' Qur'an-burning.​Rev. Terry Jones is an asshole.There will be a lot of talk in the coming weeks about Jones' culpability for the murder of ten U.N. workers, and not a few Afghan citizens, in a Friday riot protesting Jones' burning of a Qur'an. Those on what passes for th ... More >>

Sun-Sentinel: Terry Jones Qur'an Burning "Appalling"?

​The Sun-Sentinel has published an editorial that makes two points: (1) That Qur'an-burning Gainesville pastor Terry Jones bears no responsibility for the recent murders of U.N. workers and civilians in Afghanistan, and (2) that Jones' Qur'an-burning is "appalling." Wrongo, Sentinel. You can't hav ... More >>

Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger's "Restrepo" Memorialized a Local Soldier; Now the Soldier's Mom Has Her Own Fight

​The Sun-Sentinel has published an editorial that makes two points: (1) That Qur'an-burning Gainesville pastor Terry Jones bears no responsibility for the recent murders of U.N. workers and civilians in Afghanistan, and (2) that Jones' Qur'an-burning is "appalling." Wrongo, Sentinel. You can't hav ... More >>

Hired Guns

​The Sun-Sentinel has published an editorial that makes two points: (1) That Qur'an-burning Gainesville pastor Terry Jones bears no responsibility for the recent murders of U.N. workers and civilians in Afghanistan, and (2) that Jones' Qur'an-burning is "appalling." Wrongo, Sentinel. You can't hav ... More >>

Allen West Agrees With Obama?! Advocates Withdrawing From Afghanistan

Obama is on a roll; even West agrees.​Osama Bin Laden has been dead for less than 48 hours, and already the victory has gone to U.S. Rep. Allen West's head. As a retired Army lieutenant colonel who built much of his hard-right political career on his military record, he made a very odd, liberal-so ... More >>

Soldier On

Obama is on a roll; even West agrees.​Osama Bin Laden has been dead for less than 48 hours, and already the victory has gone to U.S. Rep. Allen West's head. As a retired Army lieutenant colonel who built much of his hard-right political career on his military record, he made a very odd, liberal-so ... More >>

Allen West Suggests Congressmen Should "Get Shot at a Few Times" to Change Opinion on Afghanistan

briansdesk.com​The U.S. House is nearing two different votes demanding that President Barack Obama set a definite timetable on troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, but Rep. Allen West doesn't want to hear any of that hippie talk. Instead, Lt. Col. West would prefer that congressmen urging an exit f ... More >>

The World According to GOP Presidential Candidates

​In case you didn't notice -- between coverage of the Casey Anthony trial, Anthony Weiner, and Anderson Cooper probably wearing a skin-tight shirt -- CNN held a debate between hopeful Republican presidential candidates last night.You can guess what happened when Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann, Ne ... More >>

On 9/11 Anniversary, Allen West Blames "Radical" Islam, Never Mentions Bin Laden

West continues his anti-Islam rhetoric.​Ten years ago, as the Twin Towers fell, there were fears the attacks would bring on a wave of anti-Muslim sentiment in America. Some people worried that every innocent citizen in a headscarf would be blamed for the terrorists' plot and that ethnic and religi ... More >>

Post-9/11 War Factoids: Less Than 1 Percent of Americans Fight These Wars

​For this week's cover story, New Times tagged along with a group of combat-wounded veterans on an alligator hunt in a Florida swamp. All the men were Purple Heart recipients injured while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. To gain perspective on their lives after the war, here are a few sa ... More >>

In the Heart of Darkness: Veterans Hunt Alligators to Heal the Wounds of War

​For this week's cover story, New Times tagged along with a group of combat-wounded veterans on an alligator hunt in a Florida swamp. All the men were Purple Heart recipients injured while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. To gain perspective on their lives after the war, here are a few sa ... More >>

Veterans Hunt Gators to Heal War Wounds (Video)

In honor of Veterans Day and the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, New Times went alligator hunting with combat-wounded veterans in Melbourne. This video, produced by talented photographer Colby Katz, provides a taste of the action. Narrated by retired Army Sgt. Gary Horn, ... More >>

Food Fight: The Great Wars Recreated By Food

D. Sharon Pruitt via FlickrThis proud burger represents our country. ​Here's something that should be shown in every history class in Junior High School - a video representing every war that America's been in from WWII to present day...using food. In this video by Stefan Nadelman entitled Food Fig ... More >>

South Florida Muslims Seek a New Way to Get Along in the Wake of Terrorism Charges and Bigotry

D. Sharon Pruitt via FlickrThis proud burger represents our country. ​Here's something that should be shown in every history class in Junior High School - a video representing every war that America's been in from WWII to present day...using food. In this video by Stefan Nadelman entitled Food Fig ... More >>