CIA’s New Base in Somalia: The Worst-Kept Secret in Mogadishu CIA’s New Base in Somalia: The Worst-Kept Secret in Mogadishu
Something is terribly wrong when one can see a walled CIA compound in plain site from the tarmac of an international airport.
Jul 15, 2011 / Russia Today
Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia
During his time in Somalia, Scahill discovered that the CIA is becoming increasingly involved in "counterterrorism" operations in the country.
Jul 15, 2011 / The Nation
Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters
Why is it that shelters known to be toxic are acceptable for Haitians but not Americans?
Jul 14, 2011 / Press Room
Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters
Why is it that shelters known to be toxic are acceptable for Haitians but not Americans?
Jul 14, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on ‘Terror’ Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on ‘Terror’
What will be the consequences of Washington’s intensifying counterterrorism focus on Somalia?
Jul 13, 2011 / Press Room
Slide Show: Rupert Murdoch’s ‘News of the World’ Scandal in Pictures Slide Show: Rupert Murdoch’s ‘News of the World’ Scandal in Pictures
With the announcement that Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has dropped its bid for full ownership of satellite broadcaster BSkyB, the media mogul’s once-sturdy corpor…
Jul 13, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on Terror Jeremy Scahill: How Somalia Became a Major Focus of Obama’s War on Terror
What will be the consequences of Washington's intensifying counterterrorism focus on Somalia?
Jul 13, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Sky Falls on Rupert Murdoch Sky Falls on Rupert Murdoch
As stunning revelations break daily in the hacking scandal, Rupert and James Murdoch withdraw News Corporation’s bid for BSkyB. But the inquiry into Murdoch’s para-corp...
Jul 13, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan
Trading Against Colombia Trading Against Colombia
A new trade deal with Colombia will flood the country with cheap US agricultural products, devastating rural farmers.
Jul 13, 2011 / David Callahan and Lauren Damme
The Girl From F&B: A Portrait of the New India The Girl From F&B: A Portrait of the New India
Esther studied botany and biochemistry, and ended up serving Cokes to arms dealers in Delhi’s Hotel Shangri-La. She is a station holder, occupied and rootless. Welcome to Ind...
Jul 12, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Siddhartha Deb