War and Peace

How Did ACORN Become a Target? How Did ACORN Become a Target?

Nation contributor Jeremy Scahill say that this witch-hunt against ACORN 'isn't really about upholding the law.'

Sep 28, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Where is the Defund Blackwater Act? Where is the Defund Blackwater Act?

Democrats joined Republicans in voting to "Defund ACORN" yet have done nothing to stop Blackwater's taxpayer-funded crusade in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sep 25, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform

At the UN this week, Barack Obama told the world to stop complaining about US hegemony and start working with Washington on big global problems. He should take his own advice.

Sep 25, 2009 / Barbara Crossette

Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory

Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.

Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

How to Trap a President in a Losing War How to Trap a President in a Losing War

Are we heading for a Petraeus Moment in the Afghan War, along with a titanic civilian-military clash of wills?

Sep 24, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold suggests that he will oppose more troops and funding for the war in Afghanistan if the Obama adminstration doesn't present a cohesive exit strategy.

Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Meet the Afghan Army Meet the Afghan Army

Whatever the debate in Washington, Congressional and military scenarios for training a vast Afghan Army will never come true.

Sep 21, 2009 / Feature / Ann Jones

Is America Hooked on War? Is America Hooked on War?

The United States is coming ever closer to a state that matches the Orwellian slogan from 1984: war is peace.

Sep 17, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful! Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful!

The House Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight met today to discuss issues of sovereignty and stability in Iraq ranging from the country's longst...

Sep 17, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Why Is Obama Still Using Blackwater? Why Is Obama Still Using Blackwater?

Two years to the day after the Nisour Square massacre, Blackwater remains in Iraq, armed and dangerous.

Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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