Cheney Refuses to Admit He Was Wrong on Obama’s Approach to War on Terror Cheney Refuses to Admit He Was Wrong on Obama’s Approach to War on Terror
The former vice president made a mess after 9/11 by aligning the US with Pakistan and betting on a flawed approach to intelligence-gathering. Now he's trying to claim some cre...
May 4, 2011 / John Nichols
US Officials: Now It’s Time to End the War US Officials: Now It’s Time to End the War
The Obama administration suggests bin Laden's death could accelerate peace talks with the Taliban.
May 4, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP Governor’s Anti-Labor Agenda, Giving Key Election Win to Democrats Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP Governor’s Anti-Labor Agenda, Giving Key Election Win to Democrats
In a key electoral test of Governor Scott Walker's agenda, a legislative seat previously held by a top Walker aide is filled with a Democrat. The win provides momentum fo...
May 4, 2011 / John Nichols
World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day
Demanding Dorothy Parvaz's freedom is a great way to mark World Press Freedom Day.
May 3, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare! Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare!
As Republicans pursue one of the most unpopular programs in recent memory, progressives have an opportunity to reset the terms of the debate.
May 3, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
With Osama Found, a Congresswoman Asks: Where’s the Afghanistan Exit Strategy? With Osama Found, a Congresswoman Asks: Where’s the Afghanistan Exit Strategy?
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree launches a petition to push for an exit from Afghanistan.
May 3, 2011 / John Nichols
JSOC: The Black Ops Force That Took Down Bin Laden JSOC: The Black Ops Force That Took Down Bin Laden
Some call them “Murder, Incorporated.” Others say they're America's counterterrorism ”ace in the hole.” JSOC is the elite Special Ops force that has been at...
May 2, 2011 / Jeremy Scahill
Qaddafi Is Not Osama bin Laden Qaddafi Is Not Osama bin Laden
The bombing of the Qaddafi compound is outrageous and unacceptable, besides being illegal.
May 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Hamas Idiotically Calls Osama bin Laden ‘Holy Warrior’ Hamas Idiotically Calls Osama bin Laden ‘Holy Warrior’
The Palestinian Islamist group condemned the killing by US forces of Osama bin Laden and mourned him as an “Arab holy warrior.”
May 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Full Text: Pakistan’s First Official Comment on OBL’s Death Full Text: Pakistan’s First Official Comment on OBL’s Death
US says Pakistan was not informed in advance of the raid on Bin Laden's compound.
May 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss