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Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

You can’t opt out.

Jan 13, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

Official implementation of the interim accord with Iran begins next week, but Senate hawks are pushing for sanctions that would derail negotiations.

Jan 13, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny

How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny

In a bloody career that spanned decades, he destroyed entire cities and presided over the killing of countless civilians.

Jan 11, 2014 / Max Blumenthal

Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks

Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks

So far, Harry Reid is holding the line in the Senate, but pressure is building.

Jan 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Preventing further sexual and economic violence will require a more equitable distribution of resources within the country and the hemisphere.

Jan 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The multiple civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan show the dangers of creating mini-states.

Jan 8, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right

How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right

An alliance is born between anti-gay, anti-abortion American groups and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Jan 7, 2014 / Feature / Adam Federman

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In? Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Obama wants another decade of war in Afghanistan—but a new book says he’s already lost faith in the mission. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / George Zornick

Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries?

Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries? Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries?

That’s over 60 percent of the nations on the planet.

Jan 7, 2014 / Nick Turse

Ask Mister Republican Man

Ask Mister Republican Man Ask Mister Republican Man

Some advice from your friendly neighborhood Republican: the answer is always Benghazi. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

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