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Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm
The decision for the US to send small ammunition and arms to the Syrian rebels has cancelled any chance of us being neutral partners.
In Scahill Documentary, Blowback May Be Biggest, Most Dangerous Legacy of US Dirty Wars
The film is a punch in the gut, confirmation that perpetual war now exists regardless of which party is in power.
Three Things Young People Should Know to Save the World
Of course, old people should know these things too, and some small percentage does know them, but energy seems better invested in trying to teach them to young people …
How Dystopian Secrecy Contributes to Clueless Wars
Chase Madar: Bradley Manning has done more for US security than SEAL team 6.
Digital Blackwater: How the NSA Gives Private Contractors Control of the Surveillance State
As the Justice Department prepares to file charges against Booz Allen Hamilton employee Edward Snowden for leaking classified documents about the National Security Agency, the role of private intelligence …
How Many Iraqis Died in the Iraq War?
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Obama’s Disheartening Trajectory
Despite his monikers of hope and change, Obama's legacy has become one of violence and oppression.
Despite Horrific Repression, the US Should Stay Out of Syria
Despite growing violence in Syria, America's involvement should be minimal. Stephen Zunes explains why.
Progressives Flock to Ed Markey’s Senate Campaign Despite Hawkish Record
Progressives can't expect Democrats to field candidates who support human rights when endorsing organizations unequivocally support candidates like Ed Markey whose foreign policy record is well to the right …
Bradley Manning’s Legal Duty to Expose War Crimes
Bradley Manning had a duty under the Geneva Conventions to report war crimes exposed in the classified materials he leaked.