Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
Imagine the benefits if we could make significant cutbacks in military spending.
Jun 12, 2008 / Robert Scheer
Obama, McCain & Iraq Obama, McCain & Iraq
Let's hope Barack Obama resists the impulse to move to the center on one of the most contentious issues of the campaign: leaving Iraq.
Jun 12, 2008 / The Editors
Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush
Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.
Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?
In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.
Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry
We can blame the Burmese government for the unfolding tragedy in the wake of the cyclone. We can also blame ourselves.
Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Allan Nairn
Blackwater’s Private Spies Blackwater’s Private Spies
The notorious mercenary firm is now a one-stop shop for security outsourcing, offering CIA-like services to Fortune 500 companies.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
The Antiwar Plank The Antiwar Plank
Democratic Party leaders should listen to the House members who want a strong antiwar message on the platform.
Jun 5, 2008 / John Nichols
Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!
Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore
Letter From Lille: Echoes of ’68 Letter From Lille: Echoes of ’68
France has by far the most vibrant revolutionary left in Western Europe.
May 29, 2008 / Feature / Marc Perelman
‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest
The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.
May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin