Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint
Even the Republicans want to get out, so why is Obama going so slowly on the drawdown?
Jun 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary
Even Pentagon lawyers admit the war was not properly launched and is not being properly maintained. It is time for Congress to step up and say: "Stop!"
Jun 22, 2011 / John Nichols
If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War
The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.
Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service
Lieutenant Dan Choi joins The Nation to discuss his recent arrest and how restricting protest is just another way to suppress freedom of speech.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation
How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror
The White House and Congress have interpreted the killing of al-Qaeda’s leader as a virtual license to double down on every “front” in the war on terror.
Jun 20, 2011 / Karen J. Greenberg
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality
Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.
Jun 20, 2011 / MSNBC
The Romance of Birthright Israel The Romance of Birthright Israel
By providing all-expenses paid trips to Israel for Jewish young adults, US funders and Israeli politicians are creating the next generations of American Zionists.
Jun 15, 2011 / Feature / Kiera Feldman
Time to Get Out of Aghanistan, America’s Longest War Time to Get Out of Aghanistan, America’s Longest War
President Obama is about to make a major decision regarding US troops in Afghanistan. Progressives must push him to pull out of the quagmire and reinvest at home.
Jun 15, 2011 / The Editors
Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya
Republicans waxing dovish as Obama nears Afghan decision.
Jun 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Nation Conversations: Mustafa Barghouti on the Burgeoning Palestinian Anti-Violence Movement Nation Conversations: Mustafa Barghouti on the Burgeoning Palestinian Anti-Violence Movement
The activist and thinker explains how the unity agreement between Hamas and Fatah could prove to be a pivotal moment for Palestine.
Jun 14, 2011 / The Nation