War and Peace

Harry’s Last Stand: Message From a D-Day Veteran

Harry’s Last Stand: Message From a D-Day Veteran Harry’s Last Stand: Message From a D-Day Veteran

One of the last remaining survivors of the Great Depression cautions against the steady erosion of civilized society.

Jun 6, 2014 / Peter Rothberg

Bowe Bergdahl and the Honorable History of War Deserters

Bowe Bergdahl and the Honorable History of War Deserters Bowe Bergdahl and the Honorable History of War Deserters

The hateful commentary about the soldier’s return is motivated by fear of what his so-called desertion reveals.

Jun 5, 2014 / Richard Kreitner

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

But, it turns out, Clinton sided with the hawks on trading for Bergdahl’s release.

Jun 4, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

What’s Next for Ukraine?

What’s Next for Ukraine? What’s Next for Ukraine?

Dr. Stephen Cohen discusses the latest on the crisis in Ukraine on The Thom Hartmann Program

Jun 3, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Shinseki’s Resignation Doesn’t Change the VA’s Daunting Problems

Shinseki’s Resignation Doesn’t Change the VA’s Daunting Problems Shinseki’s Resignation Doesn’t Change the VA’s Daunting Problems

Politicians and the media must focus on the bigger picture: the crisis facing returning veterans and the current inability of the federal government to help them. 

May 30, 2014 / George Zornick

Why Are Queer Activists and Muslim Scholars Holding Vigils Outside a Manhattan Prison?

Why Are Queer Activists and Muslim Scholars Holding Vigils Outside a Manhattan Prison? Why Are Queer Activists and Muslim Scholars Holding Vigils Outside a Manhattan Prison?

As young Muslim men disappear into US prisons for “pre-crimes” they haven’t committed, activists demand justice.

May 30, 2014 / Aviva Stahl

Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent?

Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent? Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent?

Dr. Stephen Cohen appears on The John Batchelor Show to discuss the election results in Ukraine.  

May 29, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a  Longer Afghan War

Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a Longer Afghan War Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a Longer Afghan War

Obama wants to keep almost 10,000 troops in Afghanistan after 2014, but some members of Congress are saying “not so fast.”

May 28, 2014 / George Zornick

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016 The Left Ought to Worry About Hillary Clinton, Hawk and Militarist, in 2016

As secretary of state, Clinton accomplished little, but usually came down on the side of using force.

May 27, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

There are good reasons to slow down the VA “accountability” act. 

May 23, 2014 / George Zornick

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