US Wars and Military Action

Congress Investigates: Is the Military Denying Medical Care to Soldiers? Congress Investigates: Is the Military Denying Medical Care to Soldiers?

Sergeant Chuck Luther seeks justice after his torture at the hands of the US military.

Nov 16, 2010 / Video / Joshua Kors

The Stimulus Package in Kabul The Stimulus Package in Kabul

If you thought our monster embassy in Afghanistan was going to be the end of it, consider that we're now set to stay in the country long after Obama's 2011 withdrawal deadline.

Nov 15, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt

The 2014 Timetable for Afghanistan The 2014 Timetable for Afghanistan

Another four years of war in Afghanistan is far too long, but at least the administration is talking about an end point.

Nov 15, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

When Will Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan Ever End?

When Will Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan Ever End? When Will Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan Ever End?

Persistent waffling on dates for American troop withdrawals from Afghanistan has eroded any remaining patience with the Obama White House among peace activists and voters.

Nov 12, 2010 / Tom Hayden

Time to Stop Making Nice to the Military Time to Stop Making Nice to the Military

President Obama's go-slow approach to ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" discrimination in the military has left repeal on life support in a lame-duck session of Congress.

Nov 11, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

What We Learned From WikiLeaks

What We Learned From WikiLeaks What We Learned From WikiLeaks

Perhaps, once the United States recovers its moral bearings, it will be ready to recognize the bravery of Bradley Manning and Julian Assange.

Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / Jonathan Schell

Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy

In the Iran talks, Obama seems determined to make Iran an offer that it can, and will, refuse.

Nov 9, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Lies of Islamophobia The Lies of Islamophobia

When it comes to US foreign policy and the Muslim world, it’s as if we remain fixed in the eleventh century in a perpetual battle of “us” against “the...

Nov 8, 2010 / John Feffer

Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?

Guantánamo, Exception or Rule? Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?

Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, a great many of America’s domestic prisons also routinely abuse inmates and in actual practice are often beyond the rule of law.

Nov 8, 2010 / Chase Madar

Midterm Election Results a Setback for Peace Midterm Election Results a Setback for Peace

Democrats collaborated with Republicans in keeping Afghanistan and Iraq out of the election debate. Why? Because they've become Obama's wars.

Nov 4, 2010 / Tom Hayden

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