Congress Votes for Afghan War Congress Votes for Afghan War
Only 65 members of the House voted with Kucincich to force withdrawal from the Afghan war. The outcome makes the anti-war forces appear weaker than they are, and appearances ...
Mar 11, 2010 / Tom Hayden
65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal 65 in House Back Afghanistan Withdrawal
"We must reclaim our Constitutional responsibility and our responsibility to the American people," says Kucinich. But most of his colleagues say: "Nevermind."
Mar 11, 2010 / John Nichols
An Oscar for America’s Hubris An Oscar for America’s Hubris
What a shame that the one movie about the Iraq war that has a chance of being viewed by a large worldwide audience should be so disappointing.
Mar 10, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Robert Scheer
Hopeful Signs in Iraq? Hopeful Signs in Iraq?
Results are unknown, so far, and the threat of violence still simmers.
Mar 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Justice Delayed in Bosnia Justice Delayed in Bosnia
Without accountability and adequate support for the victims of sexual violence during the Bosnian war, ethnic fault lines could deepen.
Mar 8, 2010 / Rajeshree Sisodia
Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq
Members of Congress who oppose the US military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq are divided on strategies to force de-escalation.
Mar 8, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime
"Therefore we must fight, fight, fight to retain those liberties."
Mar 4, 2010 / John Nichols
Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote
Will sectarianism trump secular nationalism? Chalabi, and Iran, hopes so.
Mar 3, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
How to Fight a Better War (Next Time): Three Fixes for the American Way of War How to Fight a Better War (Next Time): Three Fixes for the American Way of War
Some (im)practical fixes for the American way of war the next time around so that it won't last longer than the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II combined.
Mar 2, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
A Troubled Surge A Troubled Surge
For the offensive in Marja have lasting significance, it must be followed by political settlement and regional diplomacy.
Feb 25, 2010 / The Editors