Libyan Epilogue Libyan Epilogue
Ronald Reagan understands the uses of terrorism. The air strike he ordered against Libya demonstrates that far more powerfully the press accounts available to Americans revealed.
Jun 7, 2004 / Ramsey Clark
Ronald Reagan and the Imperial Presidency Ronald Reagan and the Imperial Presidency
On October 19, stung by President Jimmy Carter's charges that he might involve the United States in a nuclear war if elected President, Ronald Reagan made a television address in...
Jun 7, 2004 / Feature / Ronnie Dugger
Under the Banner of the ‘War’ on Terror Under the Banner of the ‘War’ on Terror
A political slogan is not a strategy for national defense.
Jun 3, 2004 / Feature / William Greider
CACI and Its Friends CACI and Its Friends
In his now-famous report on Abu Ghraib prison, Maj. Gen.
Jun 3, 2004 / Tim Shorrock
Election Matters Election Matters
On the day Senator John Kerry gave a Big Speech on national security, Win Without War--a coalition of forty-two antiwar organizations--called for the Administration to set a spec...
Jun 3, 2004 / David Corn
Time to Leave Time to Leave
We have paid a heavy price for the Bush Administration's unnecessary and illegal invasion of Iraq: more than 800 American soldiers dead; more than 4,500 wounded or maimed; and $1...
Jun 3, 2004 / The Editors
Kerry’s Dance Kerry’s Dance
It may have the ring of cliché, but America's next presidential election will be among the most crucial events in contemporary history.
Jun 3, 2004 / Column / Eric Alterman
The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People The United States Describes the Wonders of Sovereignty to the Iraqi People
You'll have a government real soon. You'll see democracy writ large. We promised sovereignty. It's yours. And worry not: We're still in charge.
Jun 3, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder Electorate Is Wising Up to the Iraq Blunder
So, you really can't fool all the people all the time. George W.
Jun 1, 2004 / Column / Robert Scheer
NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’ NYT: ‘Maybe We Did Screw Up a Little’
On May 26 the New York Times finally hitched up its pants, took a deep breath and issued an editorial declaration of moderate regret for its role in boosting the case for war on ...
May 27, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn