New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS
Democrats’ condemnation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions discussion at Brooklyn College displays their concern for election results, not “academic freedom.”
Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt
Joe Kennedy, Cold War Critic Joe Kennedy, Cold War Critic
The father of Jack and Bobby and Ted saw the world differently from his sons.
Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Why It’s Legal When the US Does It Why It’s Legal When the US Does It
How the United States military has become a global police force for the superrich and superpowerful.
Feb 4, 2013 / Noam Chomsky
Ten Ridiculous Questions From Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation Hearing Ten Ridiculous Questions From Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation Hearing
We just witnessed one of the most absurd, embarrassing hearings in recent Washington memory.
Jan 31, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex
The former Republican senator has an independent streak that unsettles Republicans, and even some Democrats.
Jan 31, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
The Hagel Hearings The Hagel Hearings
Today's confirmation hearings are the last best chance to debate the truth about a lost war and America's war-making future.
Jan 31, 2013 / Nick Turse
US, Iran ‘Like Little Children,’ Says Russia US, Iran ‘Like Little Children,’ Says Russia
As Iran readies for presidential elections and US defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel hardens his line on the country, no agreement is forthcoming on where to meet for nuclear pr...
Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Counting Down to 2014 in Afghanistan Counting Down to 2014 in Afghanistan
The US has three lousy options with Afghanistan. Pick one.
Jan 28, 2013 / Ann Jones
Guilty or Not? A Marine Kills Civilians in Afghanistan Guilty or Not? A Marine Kills Civilians in Afghanistan
In an op-ed, a soldier asks if he was wrong in accidentally killing Afghan civilians—but do Americans really care?
Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now
In his inaugural speech, the president vowed to engage with other countries so as to "lift suspicion and fear." He should reach out to forge a more sane and sensible rela...
Jan 24, 2013 / Peter Kornbluh