War on Terror

Bush’s Shadow Army Bush’s Shadow Army

An investigation into Blackwater USA reveals a frightening picture of a politically connected private army that serves as the administration's Praetorian guard.

Mar 15, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

A Trial for Thousands Denied Trial A Trial for Thousands Denied Trial

As Jose Padilla's trial unfolds in Miami, the cruel methods of US interrogators are finally being put on trial.

Feb 26, 2007 / Column / Naomi Klein

Jose Padilla’s Ordeal Jose Padilla’s Ordeal

The systematic abuse of an American citizen charged with vague crimes related to terror has destroyed his sanity and made us into what we despise.

Dec 6, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

From Whitewater to Blackwater From Whitewater to Blackwater

Blackwater USA has a new attorney to defend it against a wrongful death lawsuit by families of four contractors killed in Iraq: Kenneth Starr.

Oct 26, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill and Garrett Ordower

On the Intelligence Report Finding That the War in Iraq Has Produced a New Generation of Jihadists and Increased Terrorism On the Intelligence Report Finding That the War in Iraq Has Produced a New Generation of Jihadists and Increased Terrorism

Yes, there is indeed a link between Iraq and Bush's "war on terror."

Sep 28, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Pay To Be Saved Pay To Be Saved

Unless something changes soon, New Orleans will prove to be a glimpse of a dystopic future, a future of disaster apartheid in which the wealthy are saved and everyone else is left ...

Aug 29, 2006 / Feature / Naomi Klein

Blackwater Shot Down in Federal Court Blackwater Shot Down in Federal Court

A federal appeals court has ruled a wrongful death lawsuit can proceed against Blackwater USA: Families claim the firm cut corners in pursuit of profit in Iraq, leading to the bru...

Aug 25, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Wrong War, Wrong Word Wrong War, Wrong Word

"Islamo-fascism" looks like an analytic term, but it's really an emotional one, intended to get us to think less and fear more.

Aug 24, 2006 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Semantics of Terror The Semantics of Terror

The easy invocation of "terrorism"--whether by pundits or political leaders--is not just sloppy use of language. It is precisely targeted phrasing intended to terrorize dissent.

Aug 12, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams

Mercenary Jackpot Mercenary Jackpot

As the United States decries the private militias of Lebanon and Iraq, GOP-connected, privately owned global mercenary firms receive blank checks and little oversight.

Aug 10, 2006 / Editorial / Jeremy Scahill

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