Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!
Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore
‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest
The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.
May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin
We Can’t Talk to Iran, But We Can Sell Them Weapons We Can’t Talk to Iran, But We Can Sell Them Weapons
My latest turn on Bloggingheads TV gave me a chance to vent on a particular issue that's been driving me crazy amid the entire back and forth about appeasement and diplomacy, parti...
May 28, 2008 / Chris Hayes
War of Words War of Words
An argument over how US officials should speak about terrorism bodes ill for this political season.
Dollar-Driven Recruiting Dollar-Driven Recruiting
The Department of Defense has dramatically increased its military recruitment budget, but where will the troops come from?
May 16, 2008 / Feature / Allen McDuffee
Why War, Inc. Works Why War, Inc. Works
John Cusack's War, Inc. takes on a seldom-discussed aspect of the occupation: the corporate dominance of the US war machine.
May 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jeremy Scahill
McCain Sells Out Vets McCain Sells Out Vets
There's little evidence that John McCain will do anything, if elected, to repair the damage the Bush Administration has done to veterans' healthcare.
May 15, 2008 / Brian Beutler
Gitmo in Disarray Gitmo in Disarray
Ethical conflicts and judicial dysfunction cloud the military commissions system at Guantánamo.
May 8, 2008 / Ross Tuttle
Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored
Why is the media ignoring one of the biggest political scandals in recent memory?
Apr 28, 2008 / The Daily Show
Phil Donahue on the Bleak Future of Iraq Phil Donahue on the Bleak Future of Iraq
Why isn't Phil Donahue back on television? Because he speaks the truth.
Apr 28, 2008 / The Young Turks