Amanda Sperber is a journalist who travels between New York, Nairobi and Mogadishu.

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The “Collateral Damage” of the U.S.’s Unofficial War in Somalia
"Surgical" U.S. air strikes in Somalia affect more than just their targets.
Amanda Sperber

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U.S.-Assisted Raid in Somalia Killed Two Civilians, Villagers Say
The testimony provides a rare window into U.S. ground operations in Somalia
Amanda Sperber
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.