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Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks

Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks

So far, Harry Reid is holding the line in the Senate, but pressure is building.

Jan 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Preventing further sexual and economic violence will require a more equitable distribution of resources within the country and the hemisphere.

Jan 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The multiple civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan show the dangers of creating mini-states.

Jan 8, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right

How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right How US Evangelicals Fueled the Rise of Russia’s ‘Pro-Family’ Right

An alliance is born between anti-gay, anti-abortion American groups and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Jan 7, 2014 / Feature / Adam Federman

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In? Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Obama wants another decade of war in Afghanistan—but a new book says he’s already lost faith in the mission. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / George Zornick

Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries?

Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries? Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries?

That’s over 60 percent of the nations on the planet.

Jan 7, 2014 / Nick Turse

Ask Mister Republican Man

Ask Mister Republican Man Ask Mister Republican Man

Some advice from your friendly neighborhood Republican: the answer is always Benghazi. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

The modern national security state can be understood as a proselytizing warrior religion, complete with its own sacred texts, holy orders and warrior priests. 

Jan 6, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

If Washington and Tehran cooperate, they may find themselves on the same side in key regional conflicts.

Jan 6, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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