US Wars and Military Action

Danger in Paradise Danger in Paradise

It's hard to tell whether the US is conducting a war against terror or against Native Hawaiians, as the military uses parts of the Waianae coast as a live-fire training ground.

Jun 14, 2006 / Mindy Pennybacker

When Soldiers Shoot a War When Soldiers Shoot a War

The War Tapes, a documentary shot by US soldiers and sanctioned by the military, may turn out to be the most powerful statement against the war to date.

Jun 14, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Kevin McCarthy

The Circle of Responsibility The Circle of Responsibility

If certain acts in violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany does them, and we are not prepared to lay down a rul

Jun 13, 2006 / Feature / Richard Falk

Nightmare Scenario Nightmare Scenario

Exhausted and overused American forces could become so unglued that staying in Iraq may well become impossible. Then what?

Jun 12, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Wall Street Doesn’t Like This War Wall Street Doesn’t Like This War

High levels of uncertainty, poor management and an $800 billion expenditure on a venture that has put America's brand at risk all conspire to make the Street pretty skittish about ...

Jun 8, 2006 / Feature / Ken Miller

Why Haditha Matters Why Haditha Matters

The Haditha massacre cannot be blamed solely on soldiers gone berserk. The Marine Corps cover-up suggests that moral damage from the Iraq War has affected more than a single debase...

Jun 5, 2006 / The Editors

Status Quo Gitmo Status Quo Gitmo

Progressives have sparked courtroom litigation and social protest to focus public attention on Guantánamo. Now the Bush Administration should shut it down.

May 25, 2006 / The Editors

Heckuva Job Heckuva Job

Desperate to report progress in Iraq Bush boasts that the newest Iraqi leader has taken his phone call twice. Wow. And it only cost $200 billion and thousands of dead and maimed Am...

May 24, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Hawks for Withdrawal Hawks for Withdrawal

As centrist Democrats slowly but surely unite around a plan for military withdrawal from Iraq that is heavy with hawkish reasoning, what are the implications for the peace movement...

May 17, 2006 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Songs of Protest Songs of Protest

As the war in Iraq causes more devastation, courageous musicians are using song to move a nation.

Apr 27, 2006 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

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