ALTERNET NEWS

INVESTIGATING PAT ROBERTSON
Deborah James, AlterNet
His frightening public call to assassinate Hugo Chávez is
consistent with the U.S. government's hostile stance toward
Venezuela -- but that doesn't mean it should go unpunished.
http://www.alternet.org/story/24541/

HOW TO GET OUT OF IRAQ
Tom Hayden, In These Times
The door is swinging wide open for the peace movement -- and
politicians in the Democratic Party -- to offer an exit
strategy for Iraq.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/24539/

WINTER SOLDIERS' STORIES
Nina Berman, AlterNet
A rereleased 1971 documentary offers firsthand accounts of
Vietnam soldiers who witnessed -- and committed -- barbaric
acts of brutality as part of their 'tour of duty.'
http://www.alternet.org/movies/24437/

CAR OWNERS STRAP IN TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Felix Kramer, AlterNet
Hybrid car enthusiasts have stoked their passion through
online discussion communities. Those groups are now shaping
the future of the automobile.
http://www.alternet.org/story/24542/