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History’s Sinkhole

History’s Sinkhole History’s Sinkhole

How did the US-Mexican border become the place where the American past chokes on itself?

Oct 22, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

Saudi Arabia breaks with the United States over Syria policy.

Oct 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals? Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Behold the coming era of tiny wars and micro-conflicts.

Oct 22, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land

Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land

The tens of thousands of African migrants who have arrived in the country in the past decade are being branded as "infiltrators."

Oct 21, 2013 / David Sheen and Max Blumenthal

Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan

Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan

An Obama diplomatic offensive on Afghanistan is long overdue.

Oct 21, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

War! What is it good for? Profit and power.

Oct 21, 2013 / William J. Astore

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

The former Pentagon lawyer will be dealing with cybersnooping, immigration and border security.

Oct 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

My Visit With Edward Snowden

My Visit With Edward Snowden My Visit With Edward Snowden

Although living in exile from the country he loves, Snowden is warm, centered and engaged and follows debates about surveillance with a keen legal acumen.

Oct 17, 2013 / Jesselyn Radack

Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine

Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine

It’s deploying all its resources to fight the growing world movement against the occupation.

Oct 16, 2013 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh

No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh

Months after the Rana Plaza factory disaster, victims’ families have received little to no compensation.

Oct 16, 2013 / Feature / Jason Motlagh

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