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On the Front Lines of a New Pacific War

On the Front Lines of a New Pacific War On the Front Lines of a New Pacific War

The US military’s aggressive Asia-Pacific strategy is escalating tensions with China and prompting local resistance throughout the region.

Dec 14, 2012 / Koohan Paik and Jerry Mander

With the War in Afghanistan Ending, Where Does the Peace Movement Go Next?

With the War in Afghanistan Ending, Where Does the Peace Movement Go Next? With the War in Afghanistan Ending, Where Does the Peace Movement Go Next?

Peace forces could join with labor, civil rights and environmental coalitions to pressure Obama to “do some nation-building here at home.”

Dec 14, 2012 / Tom Hayden

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Dark Memories

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Dark Memories ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Dark Memories

What's really bothering us is not whether torture works but that Americans are torturers.

Dec 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Dean

Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons

Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons Crisis in Syria: Obama vs. the Neocons

Republican war hawks are pressing for military engagement in Syria. Here’s hoping the president ignores them.

Dec 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow

Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow

Workers across five continents will protest alleged retaliation against US Walmart employees.

Dec 13, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights

Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights

As the federal government refuses to recognize the UN treaty on the rights of the disabled, a growing number of cities are incorporating international human rights standards into t...

Dec 12, 2012 / Barbara Crossette

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Tensions Rise in Egypt Ahead of Referendum Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Tensions Rise in Egypt Ahead of Referendum

Protesters are starting to call for Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi to step down.

Dec 12, 2012 / Press Room

The GOP’s Absurd Fear of All Things UN

The GOP’s Absurd Fear of All Things UN The GOP’s Absurd Fear of All Things UN

Congress has struck down an international treaty to protect the rights of people with disabilities, thanks to Rick Santorum and his band of UN-bashers.

Dec 11, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Calling Syrian Terrorists ‘Terrorists’

Calling Syrian Terrorists ‘Terrorists’ Calling Syrian Terrorists ‘Terrorists’

CNN’s Arwa Damon has been so deeply enmeshed with rebel fighters, she has lost all traces of objective reporting.

Dec 11, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

The True Costs of Empire

The True Costs of Empire The True Costs of Empire

Why are US taxpayers still forced to pay billions of dollars for US military bases?

Dec 11, 2012 / David Vine

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