The Moment the US Ended Iran’s Brief Experiment in Democracy The Moment the US Ended Iran’s Brief Experiment in Democracy
Sixty years ago this week, the CIA successfully staged a coup to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Aug 20, 2013 / Robert Scheer
When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency
Obama would have started an open debate about the NSA's spying programs if Edward Snowden hadn't beaten him to it.
Aug 20, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day
As the death toll in Egypt hits 900, the violence shows no signs of slowing down.
Aug 19, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis? Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis?
Washington has been soundly rebuffed by the generals in Cairo.
Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo
What’s next for Egypt?
Aug 16, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Teenagers in Space Teenagers in Space
Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Rambo, Red Dawn and how a tale of American triumphalism was returned to the child’s world.
Aug 15, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Carnage in Egypt Carnage in Egypt
The Obama administration watches as US regional influence declines.
Aug 15, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden
When Obama announced a review of surveillance practices, he was compelled by Snowden’s heroic actions.
Aug 13, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder
Things are complicated with Russia, but that's no excuse for cancelling an important summit meeting with the nation's president.
Aug 12, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’ Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’
Backing Al Qaeda in Syria while fighting it in Iraq? And launching random drones in Yemen?
Aug 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss