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Spending the same money on education, or clean energy, would bring many more jobs—among other benefits.

The U.S. military is stuck in a four-decade rut.

From liberation to assassination, in three quick rounds.

Obama’s abandonment of patient diplomacy—combined with Israel’s bellicose demands—has pushed us dangerously close to conflict.

Those clamoring for big cuts shouldn’t expect much, if anything, to change this year.

As the secretary of state makes a historic trip to the southeast Asian nation, what is at stake?

A major redistribution of global power is underway and arrangements that once hugely benefited the American people are coming undone.

In a stunning victory for the American peace movement and Iraqi opponents of the US occupation, virtually all US troops will withdraw from Iraq by this December 31.

The neocons, with strong support in Congress and the Pentagon, are fighting a rear-guard battle to extend a major US troop presence beyond this year. Can the peace movement head them off?

Anyone credibly alleging that he was tortured should have his day in court. But recent court decisions suggest that there will be accountability only for American citizens.