The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For? The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For?
Last month, the House of Representatives took steps toward repealing the military's discriminatory DADT policy, pending the results of a Pentagon study on the issue. But what impac...
Jun 4, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism
Netanyahu and the neocons are playing the anti-Semitism card. That's ugly. But it's time for Hamas to change course, too, and to support the two-state solution.
Jun 4, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
My TV Debate with Ed Koch About Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Massacre My TV Debate with Ed Koch About Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Massacre
When confronted with facts about Israel's siege of Gaza and the collective punishment of 1.5 million people, the former NYC Mayor can only say, "I don't want to debate you&quo...
Jun 3, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Doubling Down in Afghanistan Doubling Down in Afghanistan
Is Washington a compulsive gambler, unwilling to fold a losing hand?
Jun 3, 2010 / William J. Astore
UN Slams US Drone Killings UN Slams US Drone Killings
A UN panel issues a blistering attack on the American policy of "extrajudicial killings," i.e., the drone attacks. Its author says that the US is opening a Pandora's...
Jun 3, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
American Denial American Denial
A commencement address for those graduating into a disillusioned and disconnected can't-do nation.
Jun 1, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Pirates in the Mediterranean Pirates in the Mediterranean
If Israel was indeed defending its borders yesterday morning, Israel is also responsible for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip—their livelihood as well as their secur...
Jun 1, 2010 / Neve Gordon
US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran
Two allies tried to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, and this is the thanks they get.
May 28, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric? Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric?
Emphasizing the importance of a strong economy, education and innovation at home, Obama still maintains that America is "at war" with an amorphous network of terrorists.
May 27, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors? DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors?
The Pentagon's Inspector General won't comment on details of the investigations.
May 27, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill