Shameless in Iraq Shameless in Iraq
EMENDATION: Naomi Klein reported in her July 12 "Lookout" column that Aegis CEO Tim Spicer helped put down rebels and stage a military coup in Papua New Guinea. Actually, although...
Jun 24, 2004 / Column / Naomi Klein
Venezuela: The Gang’s All Here! Venezuela: The Gang’s All Here!
You can set your watch by it.
Jun 24, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero
Ever since the September 11 commission stated authoritatively what everyone knew already, namely that there is no evidence that Al Qaeda was in business with Saddam Hussein, a de...
Jun 24, 2004 / Jonathan Schell
Concerning Nanny Dick Cheney’s Continued Statements About Iraq’s Role in 9/11 Concerning Nanny Dick Cheney’s Continued Statements About Iraq’s Role in 9/11
The commission's report starts anew Nanny's fairy tales, worthy of Pooh. For the contrary facts that accrue Can do nothing to change Cheney's view.
Jun 24, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Genocide in Darfur Genocide in Darfur
Africa Action has launched a petition, supported by the Congressional Black Caucus, that calls on Secretary of State Colin Powell to name the genocide in Darfur and to support imme...
Jun 24, 2004 / Salih Booker and Ann-Louise Colgan
Lies…and Lies Lies…and Lies
Let's not be naïve. Presidents, like diplomats, at times go forth and lie for their country.
Jun 24, 2004 / The Editors
Advise and Consent Advise and Consent
Foreign policy is that rare field in which essay-writing matters.
Jun 17, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Scott L. Malcomson
Two, Three, Many Iraqs Two, Three, Many Iraqs
With the recent US setbacks and scandals in Iraq, you'd think the White House would abandon the President's aggressive, unilateralist military policy--the "Bush Doctrine"--and se...
Jun 17, 2004 / Michael T. Klare
Torture and Democracy Torture and Democracy
If there was ever any doubt, it is now clear that the torture at Abu Ghraib cannot be dismissed as the actions of a few bad actors.
Jun 17, 2004 / The Editors
Al Qaeda Disconnect Al Qaeda Disconnect
Though Bush & Cheney insist on a connection, the 9/11 Commission states otherwise.
Jun 17, 2004 / David Corn