US Wars and Military Action

Donahue’s War Donahue’s War

Phil Donahue talks about his experience as a talk show host on MSNBC during the buildup to the invasion of Iraq.

Jun 18, 2008 / Rebecca MacNeice

Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?

Imagine the benefits if we could make significant cutbacks in military spending.

Jun 12, 2008 / Robert Scheer

Obama, McCain & Iraq Obama, McCain & Iraq

Let's hope Barack Obama resists the impulse to move to the center on one of the most contentious issues of the campaign: leaving Iraq.

Jun 12, 2008 / The Editors

Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush

Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.

Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Antiwar Plank The Antiwar Plank

Democratic Party leaders should listen to the House members who want a strong antiwar message on the platform.

Jun 5, 2008 / John Nichols

Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!

Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore

‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest

The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.

May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Dollar-Driven Recruiting Dollar-Driven Recruiting

The Department of Defense has dramatically increased its military recruitment budget, but where will the troops come from?

May 16, 2008 / Feature / Allen McDuffee

Why War, Inc. Works Why War, Inc. Works

John Cusack's War, Inc. takes on a seldom-discussed aspect of the occupation: the corporate dominance of the US war machine.

May 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jeremy Scahill

McCain Sells Out Vets McCain Sells Out Vets

There's little evidence that John McCain will do anything, if elected, to repair the damage the Bush Administration has done to veterans' healthcare.

May 15, 2008 / Brian Beutler

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