Michael Yon reporting from Iraq

I have been fascinated by the reporting coming from Michael Yon, who posts on his blog from Iraq. His bio says he's independent, and many of his posts appear impartial. Some posts could be used to support anti-war arguments; others might be great fodder for the yellow "journalists" who call our troops liberators.

Whatever the case, the details and photos Mr. Yon supplies are moving, eye-popping, and above all, human. Check it out.

Here, for example, is his write-up about the best head lights to send to your favorite troop in Iraq.