US Wars and Military Action

The Antiwar Plank The Antiwar Plank

Democratic Party leaders should listen to the House members who want a strong antiwar message on the platform.

Jun 5, 2008 / John Nichols

Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!

Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore

‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest

The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.

May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Dollar-Driven Recruiting Dollar-Driven Recruiting

The Department of Defense has dramatically increased its military recruitment budget, but where will the troops come from?

May 16, 2008 / Feature / Allen McDuffee

Why War, Inc. Works Why War, Inc. Works

John Cusack's War, Inc. takes on a seldom-discussed aspect of the occupation: the corporate dominance of the US war machine.

May 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jeremy Scahill

McCain Sells Out Vets McCain Sells Out Vets

There's little evidence that John McCain will do anything, if elected, to repair the damage the Bush Administration has done to veterans' healthcare.

May 15, 2008 / Brian Beutler

Gitmo in Disarray Gitmo in Disarray

Ethical conflicts and judicial dysfunction cloud the military commissions system at Guantánamo.

May 8, 2008 / Ross Tuttle

Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored

Why is the media ignoring one of the biggest political scandals in recent memory?

Apr 28, 2008 / The Daily Show

Phil Donahue on the Bleak Future of Iraq Phil Donahue on the Bleak Future of Iraq

Why isn't Phil Donahue back on television? Because he speaks the truth.

Apr 28, 2008 / The Young Turks

Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year

The psychological wounds of war will be with us for years to come.

Apr 24, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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