Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money
Appropriations Committee chair David Obey says he will withhold action on supplemental spending request until action is taken to meet domestic needs.
Jun 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Pakistan’s Two Air Wars Pakistan’s Two Air Wars
US drones bomb Pakistan regularly. Now, Washington is about to deliver twenty F-16s and surveillance planes to Islamabad along with a thousand 500-pound bombs.
May 12, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Defense Secretary Tells Congress to Cut Pentagon Waste Defense Secretary Tells Congress to Cut Pentagon Waste
Robert Gates calls for Congress, the Pentagon, and defense contractors to make serious cuts.
May 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan
"The deaths of three American soldiers in a Taliban suicide attack on Wednesday lifted the veil on United States military assistance to Pakistan." So began a Feb 4th pie...
Feb 9, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama
Who says the president is failing to show leadership? In one area at least, there's no sign of flag or falter. If anything, the administration's only becoming more forthright. Sad ...
Feb 3, 2010 / Laura Flanders
New Hampshire’s Nuclear Primary New Hampshire’s Nuclear Primary
Edwards and Kucinich oppose nuclear power plants; Obama and Clinton are very much in favor: Will voters care?
Jan 7, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman
The Old and New Shapes of Nuclear Danger The Old and New Shapes of Nuclear Danger
During the cold war, the driving force was the bilateral arms race; now it's proliferation.
Dec 6, 2007 / Feature / Jonathan Schell
John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage
Remembering an eminent scientist who fought tirelessly to protect human health from the hazards of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
Sep 14, 2007 / Feature / Joseph J. Mangano
First the Lying, Then the Pardon First the Lying, Then the Pardon
Shades of Iran/contra: Since the indictment of I. Lewis Libby, Washington is abuzz about presidential pardons. If officials who violate the law and lie about it know with certainty...
Nov 10, 2005 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Reactors & Racism Reactors & Racism
The Entergy Nuclear company of Jackson, Missippippi, with the blessing of the Bush Administration, is seeking preliminary approval to add one or two new nuclear reactors to its...
Aug 3, 2005 / Joseph J. Mangano