If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War
The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.
Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’
For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.
Jun 21, 2011 / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality
Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.
Jun 20, 2011 / Press Room
How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror
The White House and Congress have interpreted the killing of al-Qaeda’s leader as a virtual license to double down on every “front” in the war on terror.
Jun 20, 2011 / Karen J. Greenberg
Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt
It might be democracy, but it’s a bad sign for Egypt.
Jun 20, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
What the WikiLeaks Diplomatic Cables Reveal About Haiti What the WikiLeaks Diplomatic Cables Reveal About Haiti
Despite a veneer of red cross assistance and earthquake relief volunteers, it seems that a new cold war is developing in Haiti, this time between the north and south of the western...
Jun 17, 2011 / Press Room
What the WikiLeaks Diplomatic Cables Reveal About Haiti What the WikiLeaks Diplomatic Cables Reveal About Haiti
Despite a veneer of red cross assistance and earthquake relief volunteers, it seems that a new cold war is developing in Haiti, this time between the north and south of the western...
Jun 17, 2011 / WNYC
WikiLeaks Haiti: Embassy Warned of Earthquake Vulnerability WikiLeaks Haiti: Embassy Warned of Earthquake Vulnerability
A 2005 cable obtained by WikiLeaks predicted that the Haitian government was "unprepared to handle a natural disaster of any magnitude."
Jun 15, 2011 / Dan Coughlin
Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya
Republicans waxing dovish as Obama nears Afghan decision.
Jun 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Stop the Presses! GOP Sounds Dovish in NH Debate! Stop the Presses! GOP Sounds Dovish in NH Debate!
Obama-bashing, yes. But on foreign policy it’s “bring the boys home.”
Jun 14, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss