Terrorism

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

The US establishment doesn’t understand that Russia’s foray into Syria is more than an imperial gamble.

Sep 29, 2015 / James Carden

American flag

The Most Exceptional Thing About America Is Our Paranoia The Most Exceptional Thing About America Is Our Paranoia

In the United States, you’re more likely to be crushed by falling furniture than killed by a terrorist—but try telling that to Washington.

Sep 29, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

Tom Tomorrow Toon

What Keeps Right-Wingers Up at Night? What Keeps Right-Wingers Up at Night?

The very real fear of gay marriage and children’s science projects.

Sep 29, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

We’re still paying the price of Henry Kissinger’s “grand strategies.”

Sep 28, 2015 / Greg Grandin

September 27, 1996: The Taliban Conquers Kabul

September 27, 1996: The Taliban Conquers Kabul September 27, 1996: The Taliban Conquers Kabul

“American responsibility for recent events in Afghanistan is greater than Administration officials pretend.”

Sep 27, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

A U.S. Special Forces trainer supervises a military assault drill for a unit within the Sudan People's Liberation Army conducted in Nzara on the outskirts of Yambio

How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting? How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting?

Hint: the answer is way more than you think.

Sep 24, 2015 / Ask Dr. Marc / Nick Turse

Kfredrian, Idlib

Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria

It’s time for the US and Russia to stop treating Syria like a chess game.

Sep 24, 2015 / Rula Jebreal

Ahmed Mohamed

Obama Should Stand With Ahmed—at His Mosque in Texas Obama Should Stand With Ahmed—at His Mosque in Texas

The president has yet to visit an American mosque. Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal is the perfect opportunity to launch a new fight against anti-Muslim bigotry.

Sep 17, 2015 / Ali Gharib

September 16, 1920: A Bomb Explodes in Wall Street, Killing 30

September 16, 1920: A Bomb Explodes in Wall Street, Killing 30 September 16, 1920: A Bomb Explodes in Wall Street, Killing 30

“This country will never be made over by any such means...Bomb-throwers fortify and strengthen the system they attack.”

Sep 16, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

September 11, 2001: ‘A Great Wound’

September 11, 2001: ‘A Great Wound’ September 11, 2001: ‘A Great Wound’

“If we are shrewd about ourselves and truly brave, citizens will not yield to hysteria—or accept draconian new laws that undermine civil liberties—but will force these difficult qu...

Sep 11, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

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