US Wars and Military Action

An Unreported Scandal An Unreported Scandal

The Bush Administration has presided over the highest run-up in military spending since World War II. As our economy collapses, why can't the media connect the dots?

Apr 2, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

It’s a Scandal, All Right It’s a Scandal, All Right

Media pundits and bloggers bloviate when journalists make mistakes. But where is their outrage over the biggest fraud of all: the way the media followed Bush to war?

Mar 31, 2008 / Mary Mapes

The Lessons of Basra The Lessons of Basra

The latest round of Iraq's Shiite vs. Shiite civil war was to have been Bush's defining moment. The result: utter humiliation for the US and the Iraqi government.

Mar 31, 2008 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

Unlawful Influence at Gitmo Unlawful Influence at Gitmo

Lieut. Cmdr. Brian Mizer has filed a motion to dismiss charges against Salim Hamdan, in light of new evidence documenting the improper involvement of political appointees.

Mar 28, 2008 / Feature / Ross Tuttle

Winter Soldier Winter Soldier

In three days of wrenching public testimony in Washington, DC, Iraq War veterans shared the horrors of war.

Mar 24, 2008 / Laura Hanna and Laila Al-Arian

Winter Soldiers Speak Winter Soldiers Speak

In compelling public testimony, US soldiers and Iraqi civilians bear witness to the horrors of combat.

Mar 20, 2008 / Laila Al-Arian

Iraq: The View from Year Six Iraq: The View from Year Six

In March 2009, no matter who is president, Iraq will still be hell on Earth.

Mar 19, 2008 / Tom Engelhardt

The Idiot’s Grin The Idiot’s Grin

Presiding over a disastrous war and an unconscionable taxpayer bailout of Wall Street, why is George W. Bush still smiling?

Mar 19, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Experts Speak on Iraq The Experts Speak on Iraq

To mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, some daily inspiration from the experts who led us there.

Mar 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Victor Navasky and Christopher Cerf

Reviving Vietnam War Tactics Reviving Vietnam War Tactics

One of Gen. Petraeus's top advisors advocates a return to the global Phoenix program used during the Vietnam War.

Mar 13, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

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