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On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Obama Addresses the UN About Syria and the Middle East, and More
On Tuesday, President Obama addressed the United Nations about Syria and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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10 Reasons Why Americans Opposed, and Averted, a US War on Syria
There isnu2019t a single u201cmovementu201d against war, but an informal, multifocal opposition from across the political spectrum.
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Is Broad Opposition to War on Syria an Opportunity to End American Empire Responsibly?
Are we witnessing the beginning of a transformation of US foreign policy? With groundswell public opposition to a war with Syria, Flowers and Zeese see such signs and recommend …
Andrew Bacevich on “Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country”
Andrew Bacevich looks at the growing gulf between Americau2019s soldiers and the society that sends them off to war.
Could Russia-US Deal on Syria Chemical Weapons Lead to a Non-Imperial, New Internationalism?
The United States, France and Britain have agreed to seek a “strong and robust” UN resolution that sets precise and binding deadlines on removal of chemical weapons in Syria.
Bill Moyers: Let Us Now Praise Common Sense
Bill Moyers says that the White House, Congress and the punditry of the Beltway may ultimately be grateful to a public that weighed in on a potential military strike …
Chris Hedges and Rania Masri On What the Future May Hold For Syria
Part two of writer Chris Hedges and scholar Rania Masri response to President Obama's Syria address.
Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11: Why Saying No to Syria Matters
Once again, we find ourselves at the day after 9/11, and this time America stands alone.
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The New Goliath
Whatever Congress decides to do about bombing Syria, the United States is still trapped by a historic contradiction of its own invention.
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Five Things You Should Know About Chemical Weapons
Despite all this talk about chemical weapons, how much do we really know about them? Here are 5 things you should know about chemical weapons and their use in …