If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?
The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?
Sep 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Standing Up to the Hawks in Congress Standing Up to the Hawks in Congress
President Obama was right to seek congressional approval to strike Syria—but a bipartisan coalition must turn him down.
Sep 4, 2013 / The Editors
Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress
Administration officials have struggled to make a clear case for intervention in Syria.
Sep 4, 2013 / George Zornick
‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’ ‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’
Polls show widespread opposition to a Syria strike, especially among voters who lean Democratic. And the opposition appears to be growing.
Sep 4, 2013 / John Nichols
Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria
President Obama’s decision to ask Congress to authorize any action towards Syria is both courageous and correct—now it’s time for democracy to work.&nbs...
Sep 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push
Is President Obama planning to assassinate President Assad of Syria?
Sep 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Congress Must Block Obama’s War Congress Must Block Obama’s War
The president's decision to bomb Syria makes no strategic sense whatsoever, and it will lots of people for no reason at all.
Sep 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote
Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.
Aug 31, 2013 / John Nichols
How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention
Eric on the hidden treasure in the new Bob Dylan; Reed on the impending airstrikes in Syria.
Aug 30, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Obama Plans War Without Allies, Support or International Law Obama Plans War Without Allies, Support or International Law
An aimless, nonsensical attack.
Aug 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss