Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria? Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?
The House backs faster withdrawal from Afghanistan and says new initiatives must be approved by Congress. But will Congress be as assertive regarding new military adventures?
Jun 17, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
A Response to Glenn Greenwald A Response to Glenn Greenwald
The Guardian journalist still insists he didn’t make any mistakes on the PRISM story. A technologist explains why he’s still wrong.
Jun 14, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War
The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.
Jun 14, 2013 / Tom Hayden
UN Takes on Disarmament’s Next Frontier: Killer Robots UN Takes on Disarmament’s Next Frontier: Killer Robots
A new campaign against robotic weapons systems is challenging society’s latest threat to peace.
Jun 14, 2013 / Barbara Crossette
Obama Tumbles Down Syria’s Slippery Slope Obama Tumbles Down Syria’s Slippery Slope
Aiding Syria’s ragtag rebels means, well, backing Al Qaeda.
Jun 14, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Are Massive National Security Breaches So Ridiculously Easy? Why Are Massive National Security Breaches So Ridiculously Easy?
Bradley Manning’s leak was as difficult as microwaving popcorn. What does this mean?
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar
Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’? Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?
According to tech experts, Glenn Greenwald has made a big mistake on a key component of his work on the NSA’s PRISM program.
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Iran’s Election: It’s a Real Vote, After All Iran’s Election: It’s a Real Vote, After All
There’s no predicting the outcome, and the results might really matter.
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention
Recipients of AIDS/HIV funding from the United States may soon be free of the harmful anti-prostitution requirement.
Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / Melissa Gira Grant
JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963 JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963
Fifty years ago, Kennedy made a historic speech that brought America and the Soviet Union back from the brink.
Jun 12, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum