War on Terror

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

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 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

US Army and flag patch on solder's uniform

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

In the 1930s, retired Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler became one of the country’s most prominent anti-war dissidents.

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. 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? 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 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

War-merica

Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions

After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.

Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Trump at a military base in Iraq

Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon

Despite a woeful 75-year military record, the Pentagon’s coffers are overflowing with taxpayer dollars.

Feb 5, 2020 / William Astore

Army Humvees

It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All

The United States needs to accede to the will of the Iraqi people and finally put our wars to rest.

Feb 4, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Passangers wear masks against coronavirus.

The United States Is More Vulnerable Than Ever to Deadly Diseases The United States Is More Vulnerable Than Ever to Deadly Diseases

In a bout of bipartisan neglect, Washington has cut billions from our public-health infrastructure over the past decade.

Jan 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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