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Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint

Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint

Even the Republicans want to get out, so why is Obama going so slowly on the drawdown?

Jun 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary

Even Pentagon lawyers admit the war was not properly launched and is not being properly maintained. It is time for Congress to step up and say: "Stop!"

Jun 22, 2011 / John Nichols

If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War

The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.

Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell

Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service

Lieutenant Dan Choi joins The Nation to discuss his recent arrest and how restricting protest is just another way to suppress freedom of speech.

Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation

US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’

US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’

For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.

Jun 21, 2011 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality

Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.

Jun 20, 2011 / Press Room

How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror

How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror

The White House and Congress have interpreted the killing of al-Qaeda’s leader as a virtual license to double down on every “front” in the war on terror.  

Jun 20, 2011 / Karen J. Greenberg

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality

Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.

Jun 20, 2011 / MSNBC

After Mubarak, Fighting For Press Freedom in Egypt After Mubarak, Fighting For Press Freedom in Egypt

The state still controls the media in post-revolution Egypt, but an independent press is emerging.

Jun 20, 2011 / Feature / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt

It might be democracy, but it’s a bad sign for Egypt.

Jun 20, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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