If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’ If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’
His shilling for Trump’s war crimes makes Rumsfeld and Cheney look… well, as awful as ever. But he’s trying to join their ranks.
Jan 7, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution
Block war funding, revoke AUMFs, move to renew the Iran nuclear deal, and hold Trump to account.
Jan 6, 2020 / John Nichols
The Tiki Bar Resurgence of the Trump Era The Tiki Bar Resurgence of the Trump Era
It’s tacky and willfully inauthentic. Of course it’s popular again.
Jan 6, 2020 / Jackson Arn
Bernie Sanders Is the Anti-War Candidate Bernie Sanders Is the Anti-War Candidate
The candidate is trying to chart a bold alternative to Trump’s foreign policy—but are voters ready for his message?
Jan 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool
Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani’s assassination demonstrates to the world the United States’ overt amorality and indifference to international law.
Jan 6, 2020 / Amb. (Ret.) Chas Freeman
Americans Want Jobs, Not War Americans Want Jobs, Not War
Polls indicate voters would like to see a reduced Pentagon budget and more spending on health care and education at home.
Jan 6, 2020 / Guy T. Saperstein and Joe Cirincione
Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran
“Our nation must avoid another endless war in 2020 and the potential senseless loss of millions of lives,” says Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan.
Jan 3, 2020 / John Nichols
The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War
President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal nearly two years ago started the US down this path with Iran.
Jan 3, 2020 / Phyllis Bennis
Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran? Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?
The assassination of a top Iranian military commander could cause the conflict to spiral out of control.
Jan 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
#MeToo Made Me Reconsider My Wartime Affair #MeToo Made Me Reconsider My Wartime Affair
Was it love? A search for validation and empowerment? Or was he taking advantage?
Dec 31, 2019 / Teresa Fazio