Power, protest and all that’s news
Media's reporting on the Israel-Gaza war.
Writing History Before It Happens
With an emphasis on the U.S. national security state and its follies, Tom Engelhardt explores nine repeat headlines, each a "surefire" news story guaranteed to appear sometime in the U.S. news stream between June 2015 and the unknown future.
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.
President Obama Drones On And On; Ranks Of New Terrorists Swell
What will President Obama be known for in future history books? It could be for some positive changes he made for his citizens or it could be for his poor decision to open the door to drone warfare.
We need a strong anti-war movement — yesterday
As we spiral toward a confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, it’s worth reflecting on the failures to rein in U.S. aggression along the way.
War with Iran is at stake — and democrats’ high jumps over low standards...
Much has changed during the last five decades, but deception remains central to the state of perpetual war that funnels mega-billions in profits to the military-industrial complex.
From the arsenal of democracy to an arsenal of genocide
Such is the pernicious price of pursuing a vision that insists on global reach, global power, and global dominance.
Bearing witness to the costs of war
On being a military spouse and writing about our post-9/11 wars.
Israel’s standoff on Gaza displacement and hostage dynamics
The decision to bar Palestinians from returning to their homes raises significant concerns under international humanitarian law.
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?