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The Real Politics Behind the US War on IS
No military or counter-terrorism analyst believes that the military force applied in Iraq and Syria has even the slightest chance of defeating IS.
Top Secret List Shows McChrystal Halting Night Raids After Controversy
Documents show Gen. McChrystal admitted night raids in Afghanistan “come at a steep cost in terms of perceptions of the Afghan People.”
Former Guantanamo Prisoner Given Life Sentence in Russia
Rasul Kudaev's case exemplifies how the stamp of Guantanamo can blight an innocent man's life more than a decade after his release.
The Brutes in Blue: From Ferguson to Freedom
The institutionalization of racism, slavery, and policing predates the formation of the United States itself.
New York City Activists Mobilize for Right to Counsel in Eviction
New York City may become the first to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction.
Henry A. Giroux | Authoritarianism, Class Warfare and the Advance of Neoliberal Austerity Policies
Austerity measures represent the undercurrent of a new form of authoritarianism with allegiances only to power.
How Outraged Is the Obama Administration About Torture?
Under President Obama, there has been no fundamental change to counteract the US government's impulse to torture.
Murdoch, Scaife and CIA Propaganda
Rupert Murdoch continues to wield unparalleled influence through his control of Fox News and his vast media empire that stretches around the globe.
The Torture Debate Is Missing This: The Fact That We Did This Before
Past and present seem to come together in official declarations that US military actions are dictated by the mandates of an “exceptional” war.
Comcast Wants Customers to Pay More for Using the Internet Too Much
ISPs are looking for alternative ways to control the internet gateway and make a profit.