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Torturism, the New Birtherism Torturism, the New Birtherism

Whether or not torture procured any clues leading to bin Laden’s death, Trump's birther base can obsess over it, magnifying every rumor out of all proportion.

May 5, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan

Congressional Caucus Chairs Tell Obama: ‘Now is the Time (to Exit) Afghanistan’ Congressional Caucus Chairs Tell Obama: ‘Now is the Time (to Exit) Afghanistan’

With Osama gone, chairs Congressional Progressive Caucus join chairs emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus say bring the troops...

May 5, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Osama bin Laden’s American Legacy Osama bin Laden’s American Legacy

In every way that matters, bin Laden will fight on, barring a major policy shift in Afghanistan, and it’s we who will ensure that he remains on the battlefield of the glo...

May 5, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

After Osama bin Laden

After Osama bin Laden After Osama bin Laden

The purpose of terrorism is to provoke an irrational response that makes a nation less secure and less free. In the wake of 9/11, America became that place. Can we change course?

May 5, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

After Osama bin Laden’s Death, an End to ‘Bad Guys’

After Osama bin Laden’s Death, an End to ‘Bad Guys’ After Osama bin Laden’s Death, an End to ‘Bad Guys’

It's time to banish our dangerously-simplified us-versus-them mentality and recognize the world as it is: shot through with suffering and complexity.

May 5, 2011 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Off the Map in Mexico

Off the Map in Mexico Off the Map in Mexico

In the wake of a militarized drug war, the power of cartels is more pervasive than ever.

May 4, 2011 / Feature / Dawn Paley

With bin Laden Dead, Will We Keep Trying to Kill Our Way to Peace? With bin Laden Dead, Will We Keep Trying to Kill Our Way to Peace?

Our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have not helped our national security, Jeremy Scahill says, and the US is actually giving people in Afghanistan a reason to want to fight Ameri...

May 4, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Pakistan’s K Street Connections Pakistan’s K Street Connections

Pakistan's lobbyists in Washington will have a tough time answering questions about the country's possible role in sheltering Osama bin Laden.

May 4, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

With bin Laden Dead, Will We Keep Trying to Kill Our Way to Peace? With bin Laden Dead, Will We Keep Trying to Kill Our Way to Peace?

Our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have not helped our national security, Jeremy Scahill says, and the US is actually giving people in Afghanistan a reason to want to fight America...

May 4, 2011 / Video / The Ed Show

Remembering the Decade of Destruction Since 9/11 Remembering the Decade of Destruction Since 9/11

For Jeremy Scahill, the killing of Osama bin Laden is an occasion not for celebration but rather for reflection on the hundreds of thousands of people who have died in the past t...

May 4, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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