War on Terror

German GWOT Misfire German GWOT Misfire

The government is using antiterrorist laws to suppress political dissent.

Sep 6, 2007 / Feature / Neil Smith

Why We’re Losing the War on Terror Why We’re Losing the War on Terror

Going on the offensive has only made us more vulnerable.

Sep 6, 2007 / Feature / David Cole and Jules Lobel

The Real Lesson of the Padilla Conviction The Real Lesson of the Padilla Conviction

If it had followed the rule of law from the outset, the Bush Administration could have brought many terrorists to justice by now.

Aug 18, 2007 / David Cole

Laboratory for a Fortressed World Laboratory for a Fortressed World

Gaza is in chaos, but Israel's economy is booming as high-tech entrepreneurs scramble to meet the post-9/11 world's hunger for spy tools and containment walls.

Jun 14, 2007 / Column / Naomi Klein

Pull the Plug on the Mercenary War Pull the Plug on the Mercenary War

Who will stop the shadow US army in Iraq? Don't count on Congressional Democrats.

Apr 30, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

The Sum of Our Fears The Sum of Our Fears

The money we've wasted on unseen terrorists, nonexistent WMDs and phantom pedophiles could have been used to address any number of legitimate threats.

Mar 30, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Bush’s Shadow Army Bush’s Shadow Army

An investigation into Blackwater USA reveals a frightening picture of a politically connected private army that serves as the administration's Praetorian guard.

Mar 15, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

A Trial for Thousands Denied Trial A Trial for Thousands Denied Trial

As Jose Padilla's trial unfolds in Miami, the cruel methods of US interrogators are finally being put on trial.

Feb 26, 2007 / Column / Naomi Klein

Jose Padilla’s Ordeal Jose Padilla’s Ordeal

The systematic abuse of an American citizen charged with vague crimes related to terror has destroyed his sanity and made us into what we despise.

Dec 6, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

From Whitewater to Blackwater From Whitewater to Blackwater

Blackwater USA has a new attorney to defend it against a wrongful death lawsuit by families of four contractors killed in Iraq: Kenneth Starr.

Oct 26, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill and Garrett Ordower

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