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Upping the Ante on Climate
Just about one year ago today, Barack Obama was inaugurated as president. Hopes were high among progressive-minded people, including climate activists. Finally, we had a president who got it …
What Is to Be Done?
“History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” - Attributed to Mark Twain I have never been a great fan of Rahm Emanuel. In his clips, …
The Antiwar Peace Movement Needs a Restart
America needs a patriotic, broad-based and politically independent opposition to war. In his first year President Obama broke several war-making records of President George W. Bush. He passed the …
The Republican Health “Alternative”: Empowering Ourselves to Death
As Democratic Congress members fumble for the mythical health reform solution that will satisfy everyone and their insurance agent, many have accused Republicans of lacking a plan of their …
The Hippocratic Oath Applied to Intelligence
I'm just about finished with Tim Weiner's phenomenal “Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA.” Two themes are at the heart of the book. First, the Agency has …
Gareth Porter | Behind Cautious Signal, a Decision for Afghan Peace Talks
Kabul - Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal's very cautiously-worded support for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban leadership in an interview published Monday is only the first public signal of …
Canada
Rape. Murder. Corruption. Environmental contamination. Impunity. These are just some of the charges and incidents that have plagued Canadian mining operations abroad for years. Now one Canadian lawmaker has …
Pentagon Time Tick
Back in 2007, when General David Petraeus was the surge commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, he had a penchant for clock imagery. In an interview in April of …
Is the White House Pressuring DOJ to Delay Torture Report Until Health Care Bill Passes?
Did the Obama administration pressure the Department of Justice (DOJ) to suppress a long-awaited report from one of the agency's watchdogs on issues revolving around torture until Congress passes …
Obama’s Tiny Jobs Ideas for Main Street, a Big Spending Freeze for Wall Street
President Obama today offered a set of proposals for helping America’s troubled middle class. All are sensible and worthwhile. But none will bring jobs back. And Americans could be …