War on Terror

Demonstrators protest Guantanamo

Does This Trump Move Seem Familiar? Probably Because George Bush Did It First. Does This Trump Move Seem Familiar? Probably Because George Bush Did It First.

Remember Guantánamo?

Oct 16, 2017 / Karen J. Greenberg

Police Crackdown

The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad

This army strategist says today’s policing is looking more and more like a military operation.

Oct 12, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

US NATO Ukraine

The New Cold War Is Already More Dangerous Than Was Its Predecessor The New Cold War Is Already More Dangerous Than Was Its Predecessor

Today’s American-Russian confrontation is developing in unprecedented ways—and the US political-media establishment seems not to care.

Oct 11, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Las Vegas Shooting Vigil

The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf The Color of Terrorism and the Whiteness of the Lone Wolf

We’ll do everything to prevent terrorist attacks, but are seemingly powerless against white male shooters.

Oct 11, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Civilans look at rubble from Saudi airstrike

End US Support for the Horrific War in Yemen End US Support for the Horrific War in Yemen

You can also tweet at Congress to demand a clean DREAM Act and confront your representatives in their districts.

Oct 10, 2017 / NationAction

War-merica

8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War 8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War

America’s apathy explained.

Oct 10, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Pentagon

Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going

The Pentagon’s spending is a scandal of epic proportions.

Oct 10, 2017 / William D. Hartung

The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon

The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon

We don’t fight racist double standards by labeling the Las Vegas attacker a terrorist.

Oct 4, 2017 / Natasha Lennard

yemen airstrike

Congress’s War Powers Must Be Made a Reality Congress’s War Powers Must Be Made a Reality

It’s time to put an end to the establishment default about endless wars without victory or sense in the Middle East.

Oct 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Saudi airstrike aftermath

Congress Must End US Military Support for the Horrific Saudi Bombing of Yemen Congress Must End US Military Support for the Horrific Saudi Bombing of Yemen

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Yemen, and the US military is making things worse. Four members of Congress want to force a vote that could get the US out of an undeclared wa...

Sep 28, 2017 / John Nichols

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