These days the world hears only the news stories from Iraq of Iraqi citizens and coalition forces being attacked, of assassinations, and of insurgents attempting to destroy Iraqi infrastructure.  Many news organizations have said they would like to get the good news from Iraq out to the public, but that the stories of explosions, deaths and the current problems get in the way of telling the stories about the good that is happening.

Good News Iraq is devoted to showing the good which comes as a direct product of the sacrifice of service members and their families.  They sacrifice a portion, or in some cases all, of their lives to give the Iraqi people the chance at a freedom they never dreamed possible. A chance to determine their own fate.

Today, Good News Iraq relies on stories from disparate sources, Many are found on the websites of our armed forces and those of our allies. However, we are well on the way to having our own embedded journalists in Iraq. In addition to carrying the stories from our armed forces we will also have stories that are exclusive to GoodNewsIraq.com

Our goal is to provide a venue for the stories about the good that is happening in Iraq - but above all what is truly happening.  No sugar coating can make the bitter pill of war palatable, but the mainstream news sources would have you believe the patient is terminal. Consumers of "news" should have an option to see more than the sensational stories of explosions and death, which keep the ratings high in the news business. Our site reminds people that most Iraqis are not fighting us; that most Iraqis are working to rebuild their country and to make it a better place. Our site focuses on the fact that outside of Al Anbar province, Mosul, and Baghdad, Iraq is rebuilding in an environment of stability and security.

While our focus is Iraq, Good News Iraq will also help keep up the public's awareness of events in Afghanistan.  Events in Afghanistan are often overshadowed by the more sensational events in Iraq.  By expending our Afghanistan coverage, possibly to its own website, we will be able to remind readers of the good that comes as a result of the removal of tyranny from any country where it becomes the norm.

In the weeks ahead, we will establish a portal where members of our Armed Forces and their families can leave messages of support for each other. A place where sons, daughters, dads and moms can be reminded that they have a tremendous amount of support at home and those at home can see that there are others who care about and are thankful for what our brave heroes are achieving.

 

The efforts of our bravest ambassadors is creating Good News in Iraq - our site is dedicated to ensure their legacy to Iraq is understood.