Washington Court Culture and Its Endless Wars Washington Court Culture and Its Endless Wars
Our wars and their impact are kept in remarkable isolation from what passes for public affairs in this country, leaving most Americans with little knowledge and even less say about...
May 12, 2011 / William J. Astore
The Kushner Affair The Kushner Affair
It is shameful that CUNY colluded so thoughtlessly in an attempt to narrow the bounds of acceptable public discourse.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors
South Asia Without Osama bin Laden South Asia Without Osama bin Laden
Bin Laden's death offers President Obama a chance to end the war in Afghanistan and to prevent one in Pakistan.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / Graham Usher
The Fatah-Hamas Accord The Fatah-Hamas Accord
The agreement to end the schism between the two Palestinian factions reflects the profound political changes underway in the Middle East.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / Mouin Rabbani
Honoring Baltasar Garzón Honoring Baltasar Garzón
The Spanish judge who dared to hold brutal human rights violators to account is now fighting for his legal career.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / David Cole
McCain Slams Torture Advocates on bin Laden Kill McCain Slams Torture Advocates on bin Laden Kill
Arizona senator provides definitive refutation against Mukasey, Cheney, Rep. King.
May 12, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Welcome to Obama’s 2012 Campaign Welcome to Obama’s 2012 Campaign
To launch his reelection bid, the president took up a longstanding American tradition: extrajudicial political assassinations.
May 11, 2011 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Should the Public Be Able to See Osama bin Laden’s Death Photos? Should the Public Be Able to See Osama bin Laden’s Death Photos?
If select politicians are going to see the bin Laden death photos, shouldn't others be able to see them too?
May 11, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Obama Nears Key Decisions on Afghan Strategy Obama Nears Key Decisions on Afghan Strategy
President Obama is on the verge of deciding how many troops to pull out of Afghanistan starting this July—and whether he'll pull them all out by December. His second term res...
May 11, 2011 / Tom Hayden
House Republicans Shred Constitution With Backdoor Proposal of Permanent War House Republicans Shred Constitution With Backdoor Proposal of Permanent War
They've added a provision to the defense spending bill outlining a permanent "Authorization for Use of Military Force."
May 11, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols