The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland
A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.
Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement
After downplaying the threat of right-wing domestic terrorism, top intelligence agencies take notice of a rising militia.
Jul 16, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
The Pentagon Budget Is Out of Control The Pentagon Budget Is Out of Control
At $1.21 trillion, the actual national security budget is nearly twice the size that was announced by the White House.
Mar 3, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger
Those Who Ran the Afghanistan War Lied. They Must Be Held to Account. Those Who Ran the Afghanistan War Lied. They Must Be Held to Account.
Activists often pledge to “speak truth to power.” The sad reality is that power often knows the truth.
Dec 17, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Where Is the Outrage Over the War in Afghanistan? Where Is the Outrage Over the War in Afghanistan?
A new Washington Post report proving the longest war in American history has been sold on lies for 20 years causes barely a ripple.
Dec 13, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Uncovering Russiagate’s Origins Could Prevent Future Scandals Uncovering Russiagate’s Origins Could Prevent Future Scandals
There are legitimate grounds to probe the intelligence officials behind the all-consuming Trump-Russia affair.
Oct 28, 2019 / Aaron Maté
What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now
As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.
Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In a Major Shift, South Korea Defies Its Alliance With Japan In a Major Shift, South Korea Defies Its Alliance With Japan
Trade restrictions, an end to intelligence sharing, heated rhetoric—it’s all rooted in Japanese war crimes, papered over by a 1965 treaty in which Washington played a hidden hand.
Aug 27, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain? Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain?
A Nation investigation reveals a Rashomon-like tale with conflicting truths.
May 2, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
America’s Drug War Is Ruining the World America’s Drug War Is Ruining the World
A half-century of Washington’s harsh drug prohibition policies has brought misery to millions across the globe.
Apr 9, 2019 / Alfred McCoy