US Wars and Military Action

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

In trying to obtain VA benefits for the mental health effects of military sexual trauma, many survivors face bureaucratic hurdles, long delays and ultimately, rejection. 

Nov 11, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan

Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan

Here’s the cost of American-style war.

Nov 7, 2013 / Ann Jones

Marijuana and Police Militarization: Mission Creep Marijuana and Police Militarization: Mission Creep

How the war on pot has fueled SWAT raids and paramilitary policing.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / The Nation

Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End?

Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End? Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End?

With drone strikes and kill lists, the president set a dangerous precedent.

Oct 29, 2013 / Jeremy Scahill

New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare

New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare

A new film aims to help end American indifference to the tragedy of drone warfare. 

Oct 24, 2013 / George Zornick

Dear War Hawks: There Is No ‘Isolationist’ Conspiracy to Destroy American Power

Dear War Hawks: There Is No ‘Isolationist’ Conspiracy to Destroy American Power Dear War Hawks: There Is No ‘Isolationist’ Conspiracy to Destroy American Power

The New York Times and Washington Post are both guilty of attacking this timeless straw man.

Oct 24, 2013 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals? Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Behold the coming era of tiny wars and micro-conflicts.

Oct 22, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

War! What is it good for? Profit and power.

Oct 21, 2013 / William J. Astore

The Etiquette of War and Surveillance

The Etiquette of War and Surveillance The Etiquette of War and Surveillance

Dear Abby’s military counterpart answers questions about leaks, spies and military furniture.

Oct 10, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Washington Finally Pays Attention to Afghanistan—for All the Wrong Reasons

Washington Finally Pays Attention to Afghanistan—for All the Wrong Reasons Washington Finally Pays Attention to Afghanistan—for All the Wrong Reasons

Politicians are outraged over the loss of military death benefits—but not the deaths themselves.

Oct 9, 2013 / George Zornick

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