US Military

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016 The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

As secretary of state, Clinton accomplished little, but usually came down on the side of using force.

May 27, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

There are good reasons to slow down the VA “accountability” act. 

May 23, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Why Is the VA Suffering From a Lack of Resources in the First Place?

Why Is the VA Suffering From a Lack of Resources in the First Place? Why Is the VA Suffering From a Lack of Resources in the First Place?

Today’s lesson is quite simple: after conflicts are over, we need to fully fund the healthcare and medical needs of our veterans. Forever.

May 21, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s?

Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s? Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s?

Two cheers for the president's centrist foreign policy. 

May 7, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Abu Ghraib: A Torture Story Without a Hero or an Ending

Abu Ghraib: A Torture Story Without a Hero or an Ending Abu Ghraib: A Torture Story Without a Hero or an Ending

Despite all evidence to the contrary, many Americans continue to believe that brutality, torture and rank illegality is the road to national safety.

Apr 28, 2014 / Karen J. Greenberg

How America’s Wars Came Home With the Troops

How America’s Wars Came Home With the Troops How America’s Wars Came Home With the Troops

Since 2002, veterans have been committing murder individually and in groups, killing family, friends, strangers and—in appalling numbers—themselves.

Apr 17, 2014 / Ann Jones

The Body Politic

The Body Politic The Body Politic

When US soldiers venture abroad, women’s bodies can become the occupied territories.

Apr 8, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Akemi Johnson

Fort Hood: A Tragic Reminder of the Military’s Mental Health Crisis

Fort Hood: A Tragic Reminder of the Military’s Mental Health Crisis Fort Hood: A Tragic Reminder of the Military’s Mental Health Crisis

Lopez’s acts of mass violence distinguish him from his fellow service members; still, he appears to have shared with many others the experience of coming home to a country un...

Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

A bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday asks the administration to make a clearer distinction between combatants and civilians.

Apr 2, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

In Memoriam: Jonathan Schell (1943-2014)

In Memoriam: Jonathan Schell (1943-2014) In Memoriam: Jonathan Schell (1943-2014)

Recollections from Tom Engelhardt and an interview with Schell.

Mar 31, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Tom Engelhardt and Christian Appy

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