US Wars and Military Action

‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’

‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’ ‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’

For Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, arguments about international law ring hollow.

Sep 13, 2013 / Max Blumenthal

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.

Sep 13, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11 

Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11  Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11 

Why saying no to Syria matters (and it's not about Syria).

Sep 12, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency

The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency

Obama makes his case for intervention in Syria.

Sep 11, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes

The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy

The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy

The president can and should explain the necessity of negotiation in the pursuit of a “just peace.”

Sep 10, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy

Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy

Will President Obama’s prime-time address tonight signal a real shift in the White House’s Syria policy?

Sep 10, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush

Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush

Kerry's rhetorical point may give Obama an option besides ill-advised airstrikes. 

Sep 10, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria

Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will propose a diplomacy and accountability amendment.

Sep 10, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

On Syria: Don’t Surrender to Trust On Syria: Don’t Surrender to Trust

When it comes to Syria, why should we trust President Obama? After all, he clearly doesn’t trust us.

Sep 9, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

The New Goliath

The New Goliath The New Goliath

The history of American militarism informs the administration’s schizophrenic posturing on Syria. 

Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / William Greider

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