We’re Still at War: Photo of the Day for June 29, 2012

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Autocratic forces are ascendant in America. But truth-telling independent media is one remaining bulwark against the unrestrained exercise of power. At a time when billionaire owners of corporate media are making accommodations to political leaders, our nonprofit newsroom cannot be bought or broken. Please stand with us.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct live-fire training during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-1 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan. The regiment is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson.