Terrorism

The Terror Trap The Terror Trap

The attempted airliner attack on Christmas Day demonstrates that the best antidote to terrorism is not military action but good intelligence, police work and appropriate security m...

Jan 7, 2010 / The Editors

The Global War on Stealth Underwear The Global War on Stealth Underwear

There is no "war" against terrorism. Not if by war one means doing the obvious and checking a highly suspicious air traveler's underwear to see if explosives have been sewn in.

Dec 30, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts? Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts?

The Nation's Chris Hayes challenges the right wing rhetoric of conservative Rep. Peter King regarding the attempted terror attack on Christmas.

Dec 29, 2009 / MSNBC

American Justice on Trial American Justice on Trial

To try alleged 9/11 perpetrators without handing Al Qaeda a propaganda victory, the trial must be fair beyond question.

Nov 19, 2009 / David Cole

The ‘Safe Haven’ Myth The ‘Safe Haven’ Myth

If we leave Afghanistan, Al Qaeda will be in no position to re-establish a base there.

Oct 21, 2009 / Feature / John Mueller

The Right Finds 9/11 Ripe for Exploitation The Right Finds 9/11 Ripe for Exploitation

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell reacts to Glenn Beck's '9/12 movement' and the right-wing's tone deaf response to Obama's healthcare speech.

Sep 11, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

How 9/11 Should Be Remembered How 9/11 Should Be Remembered

For the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001, a full-scale reappraisal of the real meaning of that day in New York for ordinary Americans.

Sep 11, 2009 / Rebecca Solnit

A 9/11 Reality Check A 9/11 Reality Check

What if eight years ago the World Trade Center had been leveled by a small nuclear bomb that took out most of lower Manhattan as well?

Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Truth Can Move Us Forward The Truth Can Move Us Forward

We suffer not only from the loss of innocent life on 9/11, but because the attacks became the rationale for an unjust war. It's time to face the truth.

Sep 10, 2008 / Dennis Kucinich

9/11 Plus Seven 9/11 Plus Seven

Seven years after the attacks, the Bush Administration's strategy to transform the world has squandered our resources, buried us in debt and poses a greater strategic threat than O...

Sep 9, 2008 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich

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