The Obama administration wants a rubber stamp on its unwise, unlimited, and unauthorized new war in the Middle East. It shouldn’t get it.
5 Reasons Congress Should Reject Obama’s ISIS War
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Crying ‘Lone Wolf’
The threat of “lone-wolf” terrorist attacks is greatly overblown. More worrying is what the security state “shepherds” are doing in the name of preventing them.
Will the Real ‘Low-Life Scum’ Please Stand Up?
I called Henry Kissinger a war criminal to his face. Here’s why.
Hollywood’s ‘Furriner’ Problem
In films like American Sniper and The Interview, Americans are the heroes and “furriners” are the targets: an undifferentiated group of people so alien that they’re practically subhuman.
How to Get Serious About Ending the ISIS War
A long-term alternative to war can only be built by popular movements in Iraq and Syria. These movements still matter, and they deserve our solidarity — not our bombs.
Enhanced Misinformation Techniques
Torture supporters outnumbered opponents 2-to-1 on major news shows.
It’s Official: Netanyahu Has Given up on Obama and the Democrats
Benjamin Netanyahu: the Israeli Prime Minister who made it okay for the United States to defy Israel’s wishes.
How Good Is the Islamic State at Governing?
The Islamic State’s initial attempts at governing have been disrupted by Western airstrikes.
Special Guest Star: Bibi!
Congressional hawks are putting on a show in Washington, and they’ve invited the Israeli prime minister to guest star. Who else might fit the bill?
Between Nuke Talks and Opposition to Islamic State, U.S. and Iran Becoming Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
Just how involved is Iran in the fight against the Islamic State?