Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough
Without expanded government support, our soldiers and veterans could find themselves in ever deeper holes when their service ends.
Dec 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
The American Empire Is Falling Apart The American Empire Is Falling Apart
The US is now an empire in decline, regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or Mitch McConnell runs the show.
Dec 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats
His model of engaging groups on all sides, including progressives and youth groups, is where the Democratic Party should head.
Dec 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan? Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan?
The answer hinges on whether he and Mitch McConnell can agree on a solution.
Dec 2, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State
Business-as-usual will continue in a Biden administration. Pressure for change must come from the grassroots or it won’t happen at all.
Dec 1, 2020 / Danny Sjursen
Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted. Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted.
He has declared total war on American democracy, and for that, he must be brought to justice.
Dec 1, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget? Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget?
Preventing future pandemics, and addressing long-standing inequalities, will require cutting our bloated Pentagon budget.
Nov 30, 2020 / William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger
Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist? Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist?
The murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist presents a unique challenge to the president-elect.
Nov 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Long Roots of Endless War The Long Roots of Endless War
A new history shows how the glut of US military bases abroad has led to a constant state of military conflict.
Nov 30, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Immerwahr
Free the Plowshares 7! Free the Plowshares 7!
These activists risked their freedom putting faith into practice—which puts Joe Biden on the spot.
Nov 25, 2020 / Maria Margaronis