Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens
With the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, the president has brought Guantánamo-style justice to the United States.
Jan 4, 2012 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Debacle: Lessons From Lost Wars Debacle: Lessons From Lost Wars
How two wars in the Greater Middle East revealed the weakness of the global superpower.
Jan 3, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
The Life and Death of American Drones The Life and Death of American Drones
What a busted robot airplane tells us about American empire in 2012 and beyond.
Dec 20, 2011 / Nick Turse
The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize indefinite military detention for US citizens, stripping Americans of their constitutional rights.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change
The lowest country on the planet needs action at the UN world conference on climate change in Durban. But “Occupy COP17” is expecting much from governments.
Dec 1, 2011 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Hillary Clinton in Burma: Checking China, Testing Reforms Hillary Clinton in Burma: Checking China, Testing Reforms
As the secretary of state makes a historic trip to the southeast Asian nation, what is at stake?
Nov 30, 2011 / Rajeshree Sisodia
Barney Frank Took on Banks, Bigots and Bloated Pentagon Budgets Barney Frank Took on Banks, Bigots and Bloated Pentagon Budgets
The liberal firebrand, who will retire from the House next year, championed LGBT rights, worked for a fairer economy and pushed for cutting defense spending.
Nov 28, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Panetta: No War With Iran Panetta: No War With Iran
Obama administration lowers temperature over Iran nuclear issue, and it loses its top Middle East hawk.
Nov 11, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Veterans Occupy Wall Street Veterans Occupy Wall Street
With foreclosure and unemployment rates even higher for veterans, their participation in the Occupy movement was inevitable.
Nov 11, 2011 / Paolo Cravero
Nation Conversations: Graham Usher: Why Won’t Pakistan Fight the Afghan Taliban? Nation Conversations: Graham Usher: Why Won’t Pakistan Fight the Afghan Taliban?
American politicians try not to talk about it, but it's been apparent to the Pakistani security complex for some time: the Afghan Taliban cannot be militarily defeated.
Nov 10, 2011 / Audio / The Nation