The Circle of Responsibility The Circle of Responsibility
If certain acts in violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany does them, and we are not prepared to lay down a rul
Jun 13, 2006 / Feature / Richard Falk
Nightmare Scenario Nightmare Scenario
Exhausted and overused American forces could become so unglued that staying in Iraq may well become impossible. Then what?
Jun 12, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Why Haditha Matters Why Haditha Matters
The Haditha massacre cannot be blamed solely on soldiers gone berserk. The Marine Corps cover-up suggests that moral damage from the Iraq War has affected more than a single debase...
Jun 5, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors
Attack of the Generals Attack of the Generals
It's helpful that six retired generals are calling for Rumsfeld's head. But it would be easier to dislodge him if more Democrats in Congress joined the fray.
Apr 25, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
When GI Joe Says No When GI Joe Says No
How can the peace movement draw more Iraq War veterans into its ranks? It can begin by understanding the socioeconomic realities of the all-volunteer military.
Apr 23, 2006 / Feature / Christian Parenti
Afghanistan: The Other War Afghanistan: The Other War
Despite Bush's feel-good rhetoric, the United States has done little to help Afghanistan, leaving the impression of abandonment. Meanwhile, European troops work hard to build bridg...
Mar 9, 2006 / Feature / Christian Parenti
Corvallis Calls the Troops Home Corvallis Calls the Troops Home
The Corvallis City Council approved a resolution calling for American troops to come home from Iraq.
Mar 2, 2006 / Feature / Simon Maxwell Apter
Less Butter, More Guns Less Butter, More Guns
If the war in Iraq is winding down, why does the Pentagon need so much money? Because the Bush Administration has visions of a permanent war economy.
Feb 16, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors
The Silence of the Doctors The Silence of the Doctors
The overlooked players in the torture scandal are the medical personnel who supervise--and often participate in--acts of torture. Military medical professionals have reportedly tai...
Dec 8, 2005 / Feature / Jonathan H. Marks
Brass Tacks Brass Tacks
"Do what has to be done" is the motto of the investigative arm of the US military. But when the understaffed institution regularly loses evidence and delays autopsies, it does too ...
Dec 8, 2005 / Feature / Tara McKelvey