Blind in Afghanistan Blind in Afghanistan
One of the paradoxes of America's bumbling intervention in Afghanistan is that the United States knows next to nothing about the country it is occupying.
Jan 6, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Blackwater and the Khost Bombing: Is the CIA Deceiving Congress? Blackwater and the Khost Bombing: Is the CIA Deceiving Congress?
Two Blackwater contractors died in a December 30 suicide bombing at a CIA station in Afghanistan, suggesting that the company is more enmeshed in CIA business than the agency admit...
Jan 6, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Federal Judge Dismisses All Charges in Iraq Massacre Federal Judge Dismisses All Charges in Iraq Massacre
A federal judge has dismissed all charges against the five Blackwater operatives accused of gunning down 14 innocent Iraqis in Baghdad's Nisour Square in September 2007.
Dec 31, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
The Global War on Stealth Underwear The Global War on Stealth Underwear
There is no "war" against terrorism. Not if by war one means doing the obvious and checking a highly suspicious air traveler's underwear to see if explosives have been sewn in.
Dec 30, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts? Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts?
The Nation's Chris Hayes challenges the right wing rhetoric of conservative Rep. Peter King regarding the attempted terror attack on Christmas.
Dec 29, 2009 / MSNBC
Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010 Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010
From the point of view of peace or de-escalation, 2010 will be a year of no significance.
Dec 23, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt
More Ways to Give! More Ways to Give!
One very irate reader complains in the bletters section that Palestine is missing from my donations column. MADRE, which partners with sister organizations around the world, supp...
Dec 23, 2009 / Katha Pollitt
The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI
How The Nation's special issue on the bureau brought down the wrath of J. Edgar Hoover.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Richard Lingeman
The Great Leap The Great Leap
In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam
Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?
Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston