On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’
Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.
Jun 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama’s War in Syria Obama’s War in Syria
Kerry’s the hawk, and the military and the Defense Department look like doves. Go figure.
Jun 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’ Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’
One year after President Mohammed Morsi took office, millions will march across the country on June 30 to demand his removal from office.
Jun 26, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Did Russia, China Harvest Snowden’s Secrets? Did Russia, China Harvest Snowden’s Secrets?
If so, the secret cat is out of the proverbial bag.
Jun 25, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Secret Foreign Donor Behind the American Enterprise Institute The Secret Foreign Donor Behind the American Enterprise Institute
The right-wing think tank received big money from Taiwan’s government at the same time that it was churning out policy papers and articles urging US military aid to Taipei.
Jun 25, 2013 / Eli Clifton
Whistleblowers Are Not the Enemy Whistleblowers Are Not the Enemy
US politicians should check their history before going after whistleblowers for daring to challenge the excesses of state power.
Jun 25, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Seven Myths About Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower Seven Myths About Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower
A handy myth-stripping guide to NSA surveillance and its whistleblower.
Jun 24, 2013 / Chase Madar
Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help
Call on the Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia to help get Wajeha Al-Huwaider out of prison now.
Jun 24, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
More Questions for James Comey More Questions for James Comey
Obama’s Republican nominee for FBI chief is much less than the civil liberties hero he appears to be.
Jun 24, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Did Kerry Call for Bombing Syria? Did Kerry Call for Bombing Syria?
If so, President Obama ought to fire him.
Jun 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss