Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts
Sgt. Luis Walker was sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Now will Congress investigate?
Jul 24, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla
Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In
Don't expect anything to change at the Department of Defense in 2012.
Jul 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics
Russia warns US against backing rebels.
Jul 18, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Won’t Congress Investigate the Sex Abuse Scandal at Lackland Air Force Base? Why Won’t Congress Investigate the Sex Abuse Scandal at Lackland Air Force Base?
Twelve of the base's instructors have been accused of sexual assault, with thirty-one female trainees identified as victims.
Jul 17, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla
Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria
All while the UN and Kofi Annan continue to seek diplomatic solution.
Jul 5, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers
If US troops find themselves morally injured, shouldn’t we ask: Who put them in the position to suffer such wounds in the first place?
Jun 28, 2012 / Nan Levinson
Russia, Syria and Iran Russia, Syria and Iran
It’s a high-stakes poker game over the future of Bashar Assad.
Jun 19, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran
Mitt believes he has the authority to attack Iran without Congressional approval.
Jun 19, 2012 / Ari Berman
The New Obama Doctrine The New Obama Doctrine
Obama's plan for global war uses a variety of extra-legal methods including drones, civilian and proxy fighters, and cyber warfare.
Jun 14, 2012 / Nick Turse
Blaming the Messengers Blaming the Messengers
Revelations about Obama's drone assassinations led to official outrage—against the leakers. It's the policy that warrants investigation.
Jun 14, 2012 / The Editors