War and Peace

A War Powers Challenge to Obama’s Libya Project A War Powers Challenge to Obama’s Libya Project

President Obama failed to seek a declaration of war before ordering US attacks on Libya. Now, he faces a challenge under the War Powers Resolution.

Apr 20, 2011 / John Nichols

The American Empire Derailed The American Empire Derailed

How often do empires end well, really? They live vampirically by feeding off others until, sooner or later, they begin to feed on themselves, to suck their own blood, to hollo...

Apr 19, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

A Young Woman’s Struggle With Southwest Airlines Shows Depth Of Islamophobia A Young Woman’s Struggle With Southwest Airlines Shows Depth Of Islamophobia

An American MA student, of Pakistani descent, was flagged by a Southwest Airlines crew member as “suspicious” and kicked off the plane, all for saying "I've got t...

Apr 18, 2011 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts

Proposing a mere $400 billion in defense cuts over the next decade or so just doesn’t cut it.

Apr 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Day With Malalai Joya A Day With Malalai Joya

A revolutionary young Afghan woman against the Taliban, the warlords and NATO.

Apr 14, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Goldstone Affair The Goldstone Affair

Despite a “reconsideration” on the part of its author, the Goldstone Report remains as vital as ever for understanding the 2008-2009 Gaza conflict.

Apr 14, 2011 / Adam Horowitz, Lizzy Ratner, and Philip Weiss

Genocide Trial in Kansas Genocide Trial in Kansas

Since the US government prosecuted Nazi war crimes, there have been no criminal prosecutions of genocide here in America—until now.

Apr 14, 2011 / John S. Friedman

Turkey, Pakistan Want Dialogue with Taliban Turkey, Pakistan Want Dialogue with Taliban

Discussion continues of setting up a Taliban office in Ankara.

Apr 13, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

When Will It Be Time to Cut Military Spending? When Will It Be Time to Cut Military Spending?

On Tuesday, April 12, people in more than 35 countries, as well as Columbus, Dallas, Kansas City and dozens of other cities throughout the United States, will participate in ...

Apr 12, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Kucinich’s Lonely Fight Against Obama’s Libya War Kucinich’s Lonely Fight Against Obama’s Libya War

The Ohio congressman warns the president that he's prolonging a civil war.

Apr 12, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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