The New Goliath The New Goliath
The history of American militarism informs the administration’s schizophrenic posturing on Syria.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / William Greider
Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left
The ambassador to the UN acknowledged that there are valid questions about military strikes, but her speech was short on convincing answers.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Possible Compromise Bill on Syria Intervention Emerges in Senate Possible Compromise Bill on Syria Intervention Emerges in Senate
Senators float bill that would demand Assad sign Chemical Weapons Convention treaty.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
The Real Reason for War With Syria The Real Reason for War With Syria
The American public deserves a full explanation of what we are being asked to support.
Sep 6, 2013 / Tom Hayden
Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home
Vermont's senator, Bernie Sanders says, "I fear very much that US involvement in another war in the Middle East, and the cost of that war, will make it even harder fo...
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria
The US must send a message not only to Assad, but also to the Syrian opposition.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria
With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands.
Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes
The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes
On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria.
Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel
Why not get Russia and Iran involved in a cease-fire and UN plan instead?
Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?
The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?
Sep 4, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter