Behind the Storm Behind the Storm
Was World War I the outcome of elite machinations?
Nov 12, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Tara Zahra
The NSA Mistakes Omniscience For Omnipotence The NSA Mistakes Omniscience For Omnipotence
In a world without privacy, there are no exemptions for our spies.
Nov 12, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
The True Patriots in Congress Are Trying to End NSA Tyranny The True Patriots in Congress Are Trying to End NSA Tyranny
A bipartisan bill would end the NSA’s bulk data collection as we know it.
Nov 12, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA
In trying to obtain VA benefits for the mental health effects of military sexual trauma, many survivors face bureaucratic hurdles, long delays and ultimately, rejection.
Nov 11, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Iran, P5+1 Close In on Historic Accord Iran, P5+1 Close In on Historic Accord
Despite objections from Israel and the usual suspects.
Nov 11, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Never Again: The Bloody Origins of Veterans Day Never Again: The Bloody Origins of Veterans Day
The first day of the Battle of Somme was one of the deadliest in history.
Nov 11, 2013 / Adam Hochschild and Joe Sacco
Yes, Typhoon Haiyan Was Caused by Climate Change Yes, Typhoon Haiyan Was Caused by Climate Change
The super-typhoon that just hit the Philippines should be a wake-up call for climate-change negotiators in Warsaw.
Nov 11, 2013 / Foreign Policy In Focus and Walden Bello
How to Help in the Philippines How to Help in the Philippines
The need for outside assistance is urgent.
Nov 10, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War
The growing humanitarian catastrophe is not just an accidental outcome of the conflict—the Assad regime has been deliberately targeting healthcare infrastructure and personne...
Nov 7, 2013 / Omar Ghabra
The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop
Supporters of “enhanced interrogation” tout dubious claims of its effectiveness but ignore two cases where it failed to thwart terrorism.
Nov 7, 2013 / Katherine Hawkins