Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The Drums of War Thunder Across America – And the World

The threat of war in the U.S. leaves American citizens in a state of frustration along with the rest of the world. Those who hold the power in the U.S. government, however, are far from war-weary.

Mother in “WAR”

It was way back when, right before our nation performed the most horrific act of preemptively attacking and invading Iraq... which was not only illegal,...

Should we bomb Syria (or Afghanistan or anywhere)? You’re asking the wrong question

Critics of nonviolence say that option is the prerogative of the privileged. But actually it’s the other way around.

The torture-friendly Trump administration

Only stupid people say torture works – and one of them is sitting in the White House.
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‘The Dark Side’: Dick Cheney’s legacy from Iraq invasion to US torture program

We speak with The Nation’s John Nichols, author of multiple books about Cheney, who says the neoconservative leader had a “very destructive” impact on the world.

If war breaks out with Iran, it won’t be an accident

A range of U.S. policies have been deliberately designed to provoke an Iranian response.

The Right Approach to Terrorism

Terrorists need to be stopped, and that requires robust intelligence gathering, strong policing, and selective military action.

Will Michele Flournoy be the angel of death for the American empire?

Picking Michelle Flournoy to lead the Pentagon would be a tragic indication that Biden is truly hell-bent on squandering America’s future.
The Pentagon. Photo: David B. Gleason / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Massie files eight impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war

The Kentucky Republican's resolution accuses the defense secretary of ordering unauthorized strikes and retaliating against a senator who invoked troops' right to refuse illegal orders.

'Circus of Hypocrisy:' Jeremy Scahill on How World Leaders at Paris March Oppose Press...

An estimated 3.7 million people rallied across France Sunday in response to the Charlie Hebdo shootings and ensuing attacks that left 17 people dead. It was the largest demonstration in French history.