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Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Chris Hayes

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

Chicago’s parking meter deal doesn’t just sell off city assets—it uconstitutionally sells off the city’s very power to police itself.

Sep 5, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel

Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel

Why not get Russia and Iran involved in a cease-fire and UN plan instead?

Sep 5, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?

If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?

The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?

Sep 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress

Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress

Administration officials have struggled to make a clear case for intervention in Syria. 

Sep 4, 2013 / George Zornick

‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’

‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’ ‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’

Polls show widespread opposition to a Syria strike, especially among voters who lean Democratic. And the opposition appears to be growing.

Sep 4, 2013 / John Nichols

College Football’s Strange Gods

College Football’s Strange Gods College Football’s Strange Gods

What I learned from my failure to flunk an “amateur” college football star.

Sep 3, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria

Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria

President Obama’s decision to ask Congress to authorize any action towards Syria is both courageous and correct—now it’s time for democracy to work.&nbs...

Sep 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

But maybe a Facebook post would be just as good. And result in fewer casualties.

Sep 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

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