September 11 attacks

War-merica

8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War 8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War

America’s apathy explained.

Oct 10, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Trump at Andrews Air Force Base

The ‘World’s Greatest Military’ Is Indeed Great—at Defeating Itself The ‘World’s Greatest Military’ Is Indeed Great—at Defeating Itself

American forces seek to dominate everywhere, but they win decisively nowhere.

Sep 12, 2017 / William J. Astore

A rally to support Muslim Americans

Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia

And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence.

Sep 11, 2017 / Suman Raghunathan

War-merica

Fighting American Wars on Reality TV Fighting American Wars on Reality TV

Our invasions and bombings have become prime-time entertainment for millions.  

Jun 27, 2017 / Rebecca Gordon

Lemoore California Navel Base

Why Can’t Americans Remember Anyone’s Death Other Than Those of Their Own? Why Can’t Americans Remember Anyone’s Death Other Than Those of Their Own?

A long history of war and terror has left America with a victim complex.

May 4, 2017 / John Dower

Benjamin Barber

Benjamin Barber, a Brilliant Thinker Who Saw the Future Benjamin Barber, a Brilliant Thinker Who Saw the Future

Throughout his career, he championed a world that was urban, interdependent, and democratic.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Nichols

Anti-war protest at White House

America Is a Nation at War With Itself America Is a Nation at War With Itself

After years on the front lines, war and peace have become inextricable parts of a conflicting American cultural identity.

Apr 4, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

A Crowded street in Ciudad del Este

About Those Islamist Sleeper Cells in South America… About Those Islamist Sleeper Cells in South America…

The Trump administration is huffing and puffing about the danger, but after 15 years and counting, the sleeper cells are still sleeping.

Mar 6, 2017 / Greg Grandin

Donald Trump

Conservative Media Embrace a Bogus ‘Terror Study’ to Justify Trump’s Travel Ban Conservative Media Embrace a Bogus ‘Terror Study’ to Justify Trump’s Travel Ban

An honest reading of their data reveals just how pointless the policy really is.

Feb 14, 2017 / Joshua Holland

Donald Trump hotel

Donald Trump Is a Symptom of America’s Dark Side Donald Trump Is a Symptom of America’s Dark Side

In a country that continues to embrace fear and violence, is it any wonder that a “birther” bully was elected president?

Jan 26, 2017 / William J. Astore

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