Drone-Zapping Americans at Home? Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?
Now that John Brennan has been confirmed, it’s time for the national security establishment to come clean on its crimes in the Global War on Terror.
Mar 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Afghan Women Face the Future Afghan Women Face the Future
As the US withdrawal looms, women’s rights advocates plan to carry on their fierce, lonely fight.
This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like
Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.
Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols
Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead? Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?
Let’s hope the Obama administration kills the expensive and misguided China containment plan.
Mar 7, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History
Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell.
Mar 7, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
How England’s War on Terror Became a War on Women and Children How England’s War on Terror Became a War on Women and Children
In the global war on terror, collateral damage also happens at home—transforming families into enemies.
Mar 5, 2013 / Victoria Brittain
Another ‘One-Tenth of a Newtown’ in Afghanistan Another ‘One-Tenth of a Newtown’ in Afghanistan
Two more children have been added to the deadly toll of civilian casualties.
Mar 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy
The Chamber of Commerce was planning a campaign to illegally hack its critics, and others could easily follow suit. Will cyberwar extend to domestic political campaigns?
Mar 4, 2013 / Lee Fang
Cornell NYC Tech’s Alarming Ties to the Israeli Occupation Cornell NYC Tech’s Alarming Ties to the Israeli Occupation
Community members are concerned about Cornell’s partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, whose research and development help sustain Israel’s occupatio...
Mar 1, 2013 / Adam Hudson
The CIA Is Training Syria’s Rebels: Uh-Oh, Says a Top Iraqi Leader The CIA Is Training Syria’s Rebels: Uh-Oh, Says a Top Iraqi Leader
The covert program surfaced in a piece about John Kerry’s announcement of increased aid to the fighters.
Mar 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss