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The Democrats Ignore the 500-Pound Lobbyist in the Room
As party members meet to approve a new platform, they pay little attention to the industry that's destroying government and politics.
What the Chilcot Inquiry Really Tells Us About the War in Iraq
Undermining the Security Council's authority in order to go to war with a sovereign nation without a Security Council mandate makes the war illegal.
Donald Trump and the Dangers of Confusing the Ability to Offend With the Ability to Govern
Why has seeking negative attention proved so successful for Trump?
Merkel Urged to Temper NATO’s Belligerence
US intelligence veterans are calling on German Chancellor Merkel to bring a needed dose of realism and restraint to the upcoming NATO conference, which risks escalating the dangerous new …
The Perils of National Amnesia
“It was freedom to destroy freedom.”
It’s Time to Update United States Law on Torture
A change to US law to include an explicit definition of forbidden acts will put a stop to torture.
Brand New Congress Works to Launch Progressive Upstarts Into Office
Some veterans of the Sanders campaign have an ambitious plan to enact progressive policies.
A New Declaration of Independence
The US has entered the Orwellian era of permanent war — until we decide that it's over.
How Justice Scalia’s Absence Has Affected the Supreme Court’s Decisions
If Justice Antonin Scalia had survived to participate in the remainder of the 2015-2016 Supreme Court term, his vote would have done significant damage.
How Do Trump and Clinton Differ on Conservation?
Presidential campaigns offer a sneak peek into natural resource policies.