Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’ Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’
For proof that the current surveillance programs are ripe for abuse, Americans need only look at what preceded them.
Jun 19, 2013 / Marcy Wheeler
Iran’s Stunning Reform Victory Iran’s Stunning Reform Victory
In a clear challenge to hardliners, President-elect Hassan Rouhani vowed, ‘I have come to destroy extremism.’
Jun 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Upside of Genocide The Upside of Genocide
The reputations of Reagan-era officials who enabled the Guatemalan genocide have not been tarnished.
Jun 19, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Agony of Iraq—and Its Lesson for Syria The Agony of Iraq—and Its Lesson for Syria
Tipping over ethnic and sectarian balances for imperial purpose is not a good idea.
Jun 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
On Glenn Greenwald and His Fans On Glenn Greenwald and His Fans
Why finding yourself in the sights of the Guardian journalist and those who love him can be such a frustrating thing.
Jun 18, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen Cohen: Building an Off-Ramp for Conflict in Syria Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen Cohen: Building an Off-Ramp for Conflict in Syria
How to de-escalate the increasing US involvement in the country.
Jun 18, 2013 / Press Room
Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks
We're okay until someone's forced to put their face in a rat cage.
Jun 18, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
It’s Time for a 21st Century Debate on Privacy and Surveillance It’s Time for a 21st Century Debate on Privacy and Surveillance
Public knowledge and legal opinion have yet to catch up to the massive state spying enabled by new technologies.
Jun 17, 2013 / David K. Shipler
The Making of a Global Security State The Making of a Global Security State
The five uncontrollable urges of a secrecy-surveillance world.
Jun 17, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Will Obama Blow His Chance With Iran’s New President? Will Obama Blow His Chance With Iran’s New President?
War in Syria won’t help US-Iran ties.
Jun 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss