Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending
The biggest defense contractors are reaping profits off taxpayer dollars—whatever the mood of the moment.
Mar 11, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka
Drone-Zapping Americans at Home? Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?
Now that John Brennan has been confirmed, it’s time for the national security establishment to come clean on its crimes in the Global War on Terror.
Mar 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide
The Helms Amendment bans the use of US foreign aid for all abortion care, including for victims of sexual assault. This International Women's Day, it's time to remember the...
Mar 8, 2013 / Jessica Arons
Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead? Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?
Let’s hope the Obama administration kills the expensive and misguided China containment plan.
Mar 7, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History
Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell.
Mar 7, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013) R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013)
A man who did a lot of good for a lot of people.
Mar 6, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani? Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani?
The government says he is a terrorist. But his conversations with undercover police tell a different story.
Mar 5, 2013 / Feature / John Knefel
When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain? When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain?
Two years after the Arab Spring came to Bahrain, protesters are still fighting rampant human rights abuses—a bloody battle that isn't likely to end anytime soon.
Mar 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Another ‘One-Tenth of a Newtown’ in Afghanistan Another ‘One-Tenth of a Newtown’ in Afghanistan
Two more children have been added to the deadly toll of civilian casualties.
Mar 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The CIA Is Training Syria’s Rebels: Uh-Oh, Says a Top Iraqi Leader The CIA Is Training Syria’s Rebels: Uh-Oh, Says a Top Iraqi Leader
The covert program surfaced in a piece about John Kerry’s announcement of increased aid to the fighters.
Mar 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss