Nov 21st, 2008 · Thousands of Iraqis gathered at a central square in Baghdad Friday to demonstrate against a security agreement that would keep American forces in Iraq for another three years. The protesters are supporters of radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who opposes the accord. Iraqi lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the agreement Monday.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Support for Barack Obama is strong among many in Iraq, but Iraqi and American officials agree that the situation in the country will not suddenly change. Word of Obama's win became a prime topic of conversation in Baghdad's markets.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Sgt. Asa Rubman is a paralegal serving with the armed forces in Iraq — and he's organized a get-out-the-vote drive on his base in southern Baghdad. Capt. Nate Rawlings, a regular Day To Day contributor, tells us about Sgt. Rubman.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Sgt. Asa Rubman, a paralegal, set up a voting drive in the dining room at his military base in Baghdad. Over the course of five days, nearly 600 soldiers, airmen and contractors cast absentee ballots — many for the first time.
Oct 19th, 2008 · The former Iraqi dictator's tribe, the Albu Nasr, has had assets frozen since 2003. The tribal leader says people can't get jobs or use bank accounts, leaving the 2,800 members in dire straits with no help from the Shiite government in Baghdad.
Sep 26th, 2008 · The last of the U.S. troop reinforcements have left Iraq, and no one doubts they helped to improve security in Baghdad. But while the surge was given much of the credit for the security gains, Iraqis believe there were other important factors at work.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · From a cell phone on a rooftop in Baghdad, Capt. Nate Rawlings stresses the importance of voting and offers his take on the presidential candidates' Iraq policies. Rawlings also explains how he copes with soldiers who would rather be partying.
Sep 19th, 2008 · The Iraqi government will be taking over security of Baghdad on Oct. 1 and will also take control of a large group of Sunni paramilitary forces currently securing much of the country. The militia leaders say they were not consulted and that they're not sure the transition will be smooth.