Thursday, December 25, 2025

Airstrike that Killed 52 Civilians Raises Questions About Obama’s Approach to Islamic State

While some of the “radicalism” in the Middle East is just anti-imperialism, something Washington interventionists are unable to understand, the Obama administration’s approach is to fight Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) in Syria. Yet does the bombing of the civilians helps Daesh propaganda?

Terrorizing the vulnerable

“We only want to live in peace, work, have a home, be a family.”

America last

Will Trump set a record for the history books?

The partisan use of preemption is surging

Far from advancing any big public goals, preemption is now being used to advance corporate agendas.

What’s the matter with America?

To impeach or not to impeach.

Introducing Glencore, Rapacious Global Lord

Let's meet one of the most powerful of these lords of rapacious global capitalism — Glencore.

Donald Trump’s Implied Assassination Threat, Fox News and the NRA

Trump is a dangerous demagogue who is inciting violence, and the time for it to stop is now.

How GOP Candidates Would Deal with Syria (the Short Version) (Video)

During the second GOP debate at CNN, anchor Jake Tapper asked the question: "What would you do right now if you were president, to get the Russians out of Syria?" Watch as each candidate dodges the question.

If Islamic State Had Burned Down Four Churches, It Would Have Been Headline News

Arson directed at African-American churches is on the rise in recent weeks with seven burnt to the ground. But the question remains: Is terrorism “raced” in the U.S.?