US Wars and Military Action

A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney

A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney

Tomas Young accuses the White House of war crimes and murder, including that of “the thousands of young Americans—my fellow veterans—whose future you stole.&rdquo...

Mar 20, 2013 / John Nichols

Jeremy Scahill: Democrat Leaders Are Also to Blame for the Iraq War

Jeremy Scahill: Democrat Leaders Are Also to Blame for the Iraq War Jeremy Scahill: Democrat Leaders Are Also to Blame for the Iraq War

Following Bill Clinton’s cruel economic sanctions, Joe Biden and John Kerry were complicit in the “non-debate” during the run-up to the invasion.

Mar 20, 2013 / Press Room

Bad Wars, Now and Forever

Bad Wars, Now and Forever Bad Wars, Now and Forever

Our self-righteous country has a history of justifying conflicts that were based on lies.

Mar 19, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later

Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later

We owe the people of Iraq an enormous debt.

Mar 18, 2013 / Phyllis Bennis

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.

Mar 13, 2013 / Jonathan Schell

Afghan Women Face the Future

Afghan Women Face the Future Afghan Women Face the Future

As the US withdrawal looms, women’s rights advocates plan to carry on their fierce, lonely fight.

Mar 8, 2013 / Feature / Ann Jones

This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like

This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like

Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.

Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols

Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?

Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead? Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?

Let’s hope the Obama administration kills the expensive and misguided China containment plan.

Mar 7, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy

Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy

The Chamber of Commerce was planning a campaign to illegally hack its critics, and others could easily follow suit. Will cyberwar extend to domestic political campaigns?

Mar 4, 2013 / Lee Fang

Why Latin America Didn’t Join Washington’s Counterterrorism Posse

Why Latin America Didn’t Join Washington’s Counterterrorism Posse Why Latin America Didn’t Join Washington’s Counterterrorism Posse

How a CIA torture network was turned into the only gulag-free zone on earth.

Feb 19, 2013 / Greg Grandin

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