This Pandemic Is Exposing the Futility of the National Security State This Pandemic Is Exposing the Futility of the National Security State

Don’t tell the CIA, but the principal threats to our collective well-being are right here where we live.

Mar 27, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Myth of the ‘Perfect’ Military Family The Myth of the ‘Perfect’ Military Family

Veterans are much more diverse than the young, able-bodied, white, heterosexual stereotypes our political leaders prefer to highlight.

Mar 24, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

Afghans Imagine a Future of Lasting Peace Afghans Imagine a Future of Lasting Peace

The US-Taliban peace agreement has seeded hope for Afghans living in a Kabul-based internally displaced peoples camp.

Mar 11, 2020 / Mohammed Harun Arsalai and Mohsin Khan Momand

The US-Taliban Deal Changes Little on the Ground The US-Taliban Deal Changes Little on the Ground

The US cannot guarantee peace in Afghanistan, but that should not determine whether the US ends its war.

Mar 6, 2020 / Adam Wunische

Inside Trump’s Divisive Mission to Identify and Deter Potential Extremists Inside Trump’s Divisive Mission to Identify and Deter Potential Extremists

Marginalized minorities targeted by the DHS’s counter-extremism program say it lacked transparency and deepened their mistrust of government.

Mar 2, 2020 / Feature / Julia Harte

The Chicago Police Department’s History of Torture The Chicago Police Department’s History of Torture

Laurence Ralph’s The Torture Letters recounts an extensive history of police abuse and violence in the CPD.

Feb 27, 2020 / Ed Burmila

The Last General to Criticize US Imperialism The Last General to Criticize US Imperialism

Feb 21, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama. How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama.

After one administration turns a blind eye to torture, we can expect little repercussions for throwing children in cages.

Feb 19, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Is This the End of Rojava? Is This the End of Rojava?

The Kurdish region of northeast Syria was autonomous for seven years, but had to ask the Syrian government for protection after an invasion by Turkey.

Feb 18, 2020 / Mireille Court and Chris Den Hond

The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump

Eight Republican senators join Democrats to declare that Trump has no authority to attack Iran without congressional approval.

Feb 14, 2020 / John Nichols