America’s Colonial Climate Crisis America’s Colonial Climate Crisis
What should the United States’ island territories expect from rising sea levels and global warming?
Jul 11, 2019 / Chris Gelardi
Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington? Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington?
White House bullying and sanctions have succeeded in uniting an otherwise divided Iranian public behind the government.
Jul 11, 2019 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian
The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough
For decades, the Pentagon has shored up its power and consumed too much of our national budget. Will we ever escape its pull?
Jul 9, 2019 / William J. Astore
Why Won’t the Media Criticize US Interventionism? Why Won’t the Media Criticize US Interventionism?
Despite military involvement in 75 percent of the world, mainstream news outlets always stop short of calling out American aggressions.
Jul 2, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt
Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues
The presidential contender is warning mayors that misguided and misdirected foreign policies cost cities vital resources.
Jul 1, 2019 / John Nichols
I Was Kicked Out of the Military for Being Gay I Was Kicked Out of the Military for Being Gay
Now, almost a decade after the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the fight for equality continues for trans service members.
Jun 30, 2019 / Tony Woods
A Bipartisan Senate Majority Just Voted to Check and Balance Trump on War A Bipartisan Senate Majority Just Voted to Check and Balance Trump on War
Unfortunately, Mitch McConnell and the GOP’s “Trump is king“ caucus are still blocking a move to restrict the president’s ability to go to war with Iran.
Jun 28, 2019 / John Nichols
Trump Will Stumble Into War Against Iran—Unless We Stop Him Trump Will Stumble Into War Against Iran—Unless We Stop Him
Powerful administration hawks are baying for blood, which is why we need mass protests to prevent yet another catastrophic Middle East war.
Jun 28, 2019 / Michael T. Klare
For Americans, War Has Always Been a Spectator Sport For Americans, War Has Always Been a Spectator Sport
From the Civil War to Vietnam, Americans have always been captivated by war’s spectacle.
Jun 28, 2019 / Nick Turse
As Trump Lays Out a War Pretext, the Media Misses the Context As Trump Lays Out a War Pretext, the Media Misses the Context
The only threat Iran poses to the US is in retaliation to Trump’s attacks.
Jun 27, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman