Politics

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

Before the Iraq War, there was Guantánamo, the AUMF, My Lai and more. What you don’t know can hurt you.

Mar 28, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Noted Noted

Aura Bogado on the police killing of Manuel Diaz, Hamilton Fish on Iraq veteran Tomas Young, Robert Dreyfuss on “Obama's General” versus drones, the editors on New York City’s stop...

Mar 27, 2013 / Various Contributors

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

As Chicago Public Schools plans mass school closings, its interests lie in public perception—not facilitating a space for students, parents and activists to defend their scho...

Mar 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

The NSA Four reveal how a toxic mix of cronyism and fraud blinded the agency before 9/11.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Tim Shorrock

The Right Leans In

The Right Leans In The Right Leans In

Media-savvy conservative think tanks take aim and fire at progressive power bases in the states.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Lee Fang

Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration

Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration

Walker's planned memoir, identified as a "call to action" for conservatives, is widely seen as an opening gambit in his play for the 2016 Republican preside...

Mar 26, 2013 / John Nichols

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

Women who suffer sexual assault in the military are nine times more likely to get PTSD, and the military needs to act.

Mar 26, 2013 / George Zornick

Living With No Future: Iraq, Ten Years Later

Living With No Future: Iraq, Ten Years Later Living With No Future: Iraq, Ten Years Later

Conditions in Iraq, not surprisingly, bear little resemblance to the fantasyland touted by America’s recent presidents.

Mar 26, 2013 / Dahr Jamail

Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong

Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong

As long as you're wrong for the right reasons, your opinion is valuable!

Mar 26, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

What You Need to Know As Prop 8 Hits the Supreme Court

What You Need to Know As Prop 8 Hits the Supreme Court What You Need to Know As Prop 8 Hits the Supreme Court

Hollingsworth v. Perry is the first gay marriage case ever argued before the Court. What’s it going to take for advocates of equality to win?

Mar 25, 2013 / Nan D. Hunter

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