Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default
How much are the Democrats counting on the profits and jobs generated by arming the world in the coming election?
Jan 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Guantánamo: Ten Years and Counting Guantánamo: Ten Years and Counting
With Obama's signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, the prison becomes a permanent fixture.
Jan 4, 2012 / David Cole
Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens Obama and the Indefinite Detention of US Citizens
With the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, the president has brought Guantánamo-style justice to the United States.
Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Debacle: Lessons From Lost Wars Debacle: Lessons From Lost Wars
How two wars in the Greater Middle East revealed the weakness of the global superpower.
Jan 3, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
The Life and Death of American Drones The Life and Death of American Drones
What a busted robot airplane tells us about American empire in 2012 and beyond.
Dec 20, 2011 / Nick Turse
The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize indefinite military detention for US citizens, stripping Americans of their constitutional rights.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change
The lowest country on the planet needs action at the UN world conference on climate change in Durban. But “Occupy COP17” is expecting much from governments.
Dec 1, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Hillary Clinton in Burma: Checking China, Testing Reforms Hillary Clinton in Burma: Checking China, Testing Reforms
As the secretary of state makes a historic trip to the southeast Asian nation, what is at stake?
Nov 30, 2011 / Rajeshree Sisodia
Barney Frank Took on Banks, Bigots and Bloated Pentagon Budgets Barney Frank Took on Banks, Bigots and Bloated Pentagon Budgets
The liberal firebrand, who will retire from the House next year, championed LGBT rights, worked for a fairer economy and pushed for cutting defense spending.
Nov 28, 2011 / John Nichols
Panetta: No War With Iran Panetta: No War With Iran
Obama administration lowers temperature over Iran nuclear issue, and it loses its top Middle East hawk.
Nov 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss