The Enduring Cult of the Vietnam ‘Missing in Action’ The Enduring Cult of the Vietnam ‘Missing in Action’
How a propaganda goof by Richard Nixon’s administration midwifed an urban legend that scarred American foreign policy and domestic politics for a generation.
Dec 3, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
An Advice Column on the Etiquette of War, Nuclear Threats, and Surveillance An Advice Column on the Etiquette of War, Nuclear Threats, and Surveillance
Colonel Manners (ret.) answers your questions.
Dec 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
How Mohammed Warsame Became an Accidental ‘Terrorist’ How Mohammed Warsame Became an Accidental ‘Terrorist’
In the wake of 9/11, prosecutors have embraced “special administrative measures” to keep terrorism suspects guilty until proven otherwise.
Nov 27, 2013 / David Thomas
Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement! Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement!
Hamid Karzai is right: it compromises Afghan sovereignty and ensures ten more years of US occupation.
Nov 26, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Colonel, the Veteran and the Caregiver The Colonel, the Veteran and the Caregiver
How the war changed Charlie.
Forget the ‘Hunger Games’: Dystopia Is Alive and Well in America Forget the ‘Hunger Games’: Dystopia Is Alive and Well in America
My safety 'tis of thee; sweet land of security.
Nov 25, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones
Citizens and a challenger pressure a Maine senator to abandon opposition to a bill that would require reports on civilian casulaties.
Nov 25, 2013 / John Nichols
JFK’s Vietnam Withdrawal Plan Is a Fact, Not Speculation JFK’s Vietnam Withdrawal Plan Is a Fact, Not Speculation
A response to Rick Perlstein.
Nov 22, 2013 / James K. Galbraith
Kennedy Week: JFK’s Uncertain Path in Vietnam Kennedy Week: JFK’s Uncertain Path in Vietnam
Did Kennedy intend to bring an end to the Vietnam War after his re-election?
Nov 21, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II
US gets nine bases, permission for 10,000 troops, not subject to Afghan law, needing no visas, and with ability to continue night raids.
Nov 21, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss