Democrats Wrong on B-2 Project Democrats Wrong on B-2 Project
An Air Force contract to build an obsolete B-2 refueling tanker has suddenly become a campaign issue--and the Democrats are on the wrong side.
Jun 25, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Meet the New Dr. Strangelove Meet the New Dr. Strangelove
His name is David Kilcullen, an Australian academic and military veteran, who seeks to impose a mad science of counterinsurgency on Iraq.
Jun 20, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
Imagine the benefits if we could make significant cutbacks in military spending.
Jun 12, 2008 / Editorial / Robert Scheer
Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!
Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore
Dollar-Driven Recruiting Dollar-Driven Recruiting
The Department of Defense has dramatically increased its military recruitment budget, but where will the troops come from?
May 16, 2008 / Feature / Allen McDuffee
McCain Sells Out Vets McCain Sells Out Vets
There's little evidence that John McCain will do anything, if elected, to repair the damage the Bush Administration has done to veterans' healthcare.
May 15, 2008 / Editorial / Brian Beutler
Gitmo in Disarray Gitmo in Disarray
Ethical conflicts and judicial dysfunction cloud the military commissions system at Guantánamo.
May 8, 2008 / Editorial / Ross Tuttle
Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year
The psychological wounds of war will be with us for years to come.
Apr 24, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Painful Performance Painful Performance
By urging lawmakers to stay the course in Iraq, General David Petraeus remained loyal to his President, but failed the American people.
Apr 9, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Unlawful Influence at Gitmo Unlawful Influence at Gitmo
Lieut. Cmdr. Brian Mizer has filed a motion to dismiss charges against Salim Hamdan, in light of new evidence documenting the improper involvement of political appointees.
Mar 28, 2008 / Feature / Ross Tuttle