US Wars and Military Action

Voices of Protest Voices of Protest

Peace activists and military families in DC Saturday were less angry than than resolute that the American people sent a clear signal in November to end the US occupation in Iraq.

Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert

Pushing the Iraq Debate Pushing the Iraq Debate

Beyond merely opposing escalation, lawmakers are pushing tough measures to withdraw troops and defund the war.

Jan 29, 2007 / Editorial / John Nichols

The Press and the Watada Trial The Press and the Watada Trial

Also at stake in the trial of an Army officer who refuses to deploy to Iraq is the independence of the press.

Jan 23, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US

The 3 million refugees fleeing the Iraq war and insurgency will find no welcome mat here.

Jan 23, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam

Bush’s Sacrifice Bush’s Sacrifice

Bush is soft-pedaling the idea of sacrifice as a way of making his war palatable to ordinary Americans. But the tactic isn't working all that well.

Jan 22, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Illogic of Empire The Illogic of Empire

Iraq is America's colonial war. Arguments for maintaining colonial rule in India are almost identical to the justifications offered for the continuing presence of US troops in Iraq...

Jan 22, 2007 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

The Verdict’s In on Bush The Verdict’s In on Bush

No State of the Union message can erase the world's dismal verdict on Bush and the Iraq War.

Jan 20, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

For the Republic For the Republic

Can a single man force a nation to fight an unpopular war? Here's how Congress can stand up to Bush.

Jan 19, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors

A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference A Question and a Follow-up for George W. Bush’s Next Press Conference

It's not the surge we're worried about. It's the soldiers.

Jan 18, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Scootergate: The Trial Scootergate: The Trial

In the case against Scooter Libby, the Iraq War is not on trial. But the integrity of the White House is.

Jan 18, 2007 / Editorial / David Corn

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