A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria
The US must send a message not only to Assad, but also to the Syrian opposition.
Sep 6, 2013 / Jon Wiener
Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria
With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands.
Sep 5, 2013 / Chris Hayes
The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes
On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria.
Sep 5, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel
Why not get Russia and Iran involved in a cease-fire and UN plan instead?
Sep 5, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?
The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?
Sep 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Standing Up to the Hawks in Congress Standing Up to the Hawks in Congress
President Obama was right to seek congressional approval to strike Syria—but a bipartisan coalition must turn him down.
Sep 4, 2013 / The Editors
Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress
Administration officials have struggled to make a clear case for intervention in Syria.
Sep 4, 2013 / George Zornick
‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’ ‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’
Polls show widespread opposition to a Syria strike, especially among voters who lean Democratic. And the opposition appears to be growing.
Sep 4, 2013 / John Nichols
Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria
President Obama’s decision to ask Congress to authorize any action towards Syria is both courageous and correct—now it’s time for democracy to work.&nbs...
Sep 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push
Is President Obama planning to assassinate President Assad of Syria?
Sep 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss