Mapping the American War on Terror
All told, it should be clear that another kind of grand plan is needed to deal with the threat of terrorism both globally and to Americans – one that relies on a far smaller U.S. military footprint and costs far less blood and treasure.
Look! Take an Afghander at that perennial FUBAR
We see exactly what we see in Afghanistan right now, the logical mess at the end of nearly two decades of mistakes compounding mistakes.
Three Exceptional Facts About America
A tide of paranoia is mounting with the litany of predictions of doom and disaster for the U.S. Tom Engelhardt discusses why it's safe to be a paranoid American living in today's world.
Winter storm exposes Gaza shelter crisis as UN warns Palestinians left to freeze
As torrential rain floods tent encampments and an 8 month old baby dies of exposure, UN officials and aid groups say Israel’s continued blockade of shelter and supplies is deepening a humanitarian emergency despite ceasefire commitments.
Syrian roulette
As Trump’s presidency unravels will he grow more desperate?
For starving Afghans, no carrots, many (economic) sticks
Continuing the war through economic means should be called what it is: a crime against humanity.
Israel/Palestine coverage presents false equivalency between occupied and occupier
Corporate media have presented Israel’s killing spree as defensive, as a reaction to supposed Palestinian aggression.
The dangers of US brinkmanship in Venezuela
Before Venezuela devolves into civil war, the U.S. should lift the sanctions, take the military option off the table, and get behind a negotiated, nonviolent solution.
Donald Trump’s behavior may encourage attacks, Islamic State spokesman says
Trump is said to be seeking ways to accelerate the campaign against Daesh.
‘A day of infamy’ part 2
Will my fellow citizens who love this country as I do finally wake up and demand we pull back this empire. before it destroys all the world?