US Wars and Military Action

Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Who’s Afraid of William Barr? Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Liberals and other Democrats seem to want to cover up the CIA’s role in Russiagate.

Jul 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

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The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars

It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.

Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mike Pompeo

Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis

Washington’s aggression is part of a decades-long quest to control the spigot in the Persian Gulf.

Jul 11, 2019 / Michael T. Klare

Marshall Islands Mushroom Cloud

America’s Colonial Climate Crisis America’s Colonial Climate Crisis

What should the United States’ island territories expect from rising sea levels and global warming?

Jul 11, 2019 / Chris Gelardi

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Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington? Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington?

White House bullying and sanctions have succeeded in uniting an otherwise divided Iranian public behind the government.

Jul 11, 2019 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian

US marines outside of Falluja in 2004.

The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough

For decades, the Pentagon has shored up its power and consumed too much of our national budget. Will we ever escape its pull?

Jul 9, 2019 / William J. Astore

US military in Qamishli, Syria

Why Won’t the Media Criticize US Interventionism? Why Won’t the Media Criticize US Interventionism?

Despite military involvement in 75 percent of the world, mainstream news outlets always stop short of calling out American aggressions.

Jul 2, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

Tulsi Gabbard speaking at podium

Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues

The presidential contender is warning mayors that misguided and misdirected foreign policies cost cities vital resources.

Jul 1, 2019 / John Nichols

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I Was Kicked Out of the Military for Being Gay I Was Kicked Out of the Military for Being Gay

Now, almost a decade after the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the fight for equality continues for trans service members.

Jun 30, 2019 / Reclaiming Stonewall / Tony Woods

Mitch McConnell walking to his office

A Bipartisan Senate Majority Just Voted to Check and Balance Trump on War A Bipartisan Senate Majority Just Voted to Check and Balance Trump on War

Unfortunately, Mitch McConnell and the GOP’s “Trump is king“ caucus are still blocking a move to restrict the president’s ability to go to war with Iran.

Jun 28, 2019 / John Nichols

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