Ann Wright is a retired Army Reserve colonel and a 29-year veteran of the Army and Army Reserves. She was one of only three persons who resigned from the U.S. government in opposition to...
Ann Wright is a retired Army Reserve colonel and a 29-year veteran of the Army and Army Reserves. She was one of only three persons who resigned from the U.S. government in opposition to the Iraq war. Since then, she has been writing and speaking out for peace.
By Col. Ann Wright / ConsortiumnewsJul 18, 2017
Kim Jong Un's decision to maintain nuclear weapons is rational in light of U.S. regime-change policies toward Iraq and Libya, neither of which were nuclear states. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigJun 21, 2017
Continuing the use of drone warfare will exacerbate foreign distrust of American intentions, playing into the hands of our opponents.
Continuing the use of drone warfare will exacerbate foreign distrust of American intentions, playing into the hands of our opponents. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigApr 9, 2013
The Turkish NGO that coordinated part of the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla says that families of the nine passengers killed by Israeli commandos have rejected the country's recent apology. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigMar 19, 2013
A decade ago, I resigned my post in opposition to President George W. Bush’s war on Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigNov 23, 2012
If the Turkish court convicts the accused, then international arrest warrants can be issued and INTERPOL would be required to arrest them if they leave Israel, for virtually any country other than the United States. The Turkish judgment could also be used as a basis for further judicial proceedings in the International Criminal Court. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigOct 18, 2012
Seven parliamentarians from five European countries are on sailing on the sloop "Estelle" to break the Israeli Blockade of Gaza. Among the 20+ passengers are parliamentarians from Greece, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and a retired parliamentarian from Canada. The "Estelle" is expected to reach Gaza by this weekend. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigOct 16, 2012
As another international activist ship is on the high seas to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza, the United States government has joined with Israel to blockade higher education opportunities for students in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigOct 15, 2012
I am saddened by the decision of the board to withdraw its invitation and I believe it is wrong. All of our projects that have challenged Israeli policies toward Palestinians have been called anti-Semitic by pro-Israeli groups. This is not a new tactic used to scare pro-Palestinian groups. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigOct 5, 2012
A letter to Ambassador Richard Hoagland after he met with the Codepink Delegation for Peace on October 3, pointing out the obvious -- American policies are what have made Pakistan dangerous for Americans. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigSep 11, 2012
Thousands of Japanese women and girls have been sexually assaulted or raped by US military personnel since American forces invaded Japan in 1945. On the island of Okinawa, rape of Okinawan girls has happened so frequently and has precipitated massive citizen protests that that the US military is being forced to reduce its presence on the island. Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigAug 23, 2012
After the release of two boats in mid-June, the Israeli government still has seven boats impounded in Haifa harbor: six passenger boats -- "Spirit of Humanity," "Challenger 1," "Irene," "Dignite-Al Karama," "Tahrir," and "Saoirse," and one cargo ship: "Rachel Corrie." Dig deeper
Col. Ann Wright / TruthdigAug 22, 2012
After the death of their son Alex in Iraq, Brian's father Carlos Arredondo and his stepmother Melida travelled the country reminding the public of those dying in America's wars on Iraq and Afghanistan -- Americans, Iraqis and Afghans. The Arredondos are now embarked on a mission to better understand the suicides that are occurring in military families Dig deeper
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