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US Congressman Calls for Holy War Against “Islamic Horror,” Says “Kill All” Suspects
A freshman lawmaker reacted to the attacks in London over the weekend by calling for violence against Muslims.
The US’s Other “Russia Problem”: Creeping Domestic Authoritarianism
Slowly, seemingly inexorably, the US is becoming more like the former Soviet Union.
Avoiding Apocalypse on the Korean Peninsula: Why Diplomacy Is Not Naïve Appeasement
Threats and displays of military power by the United States haven't worked. Ever.
Could Trump’s White House Bury or Even Destroy the Landmark 2014 Senate Report on CIA Torture?
Is the Trump administration attempting to erase history?
Afghan News Director: Kabul Bombing “Tragic and Huge,” Victims Mostly Working-Class Civilians
Democracy Now! speaks with Lotfullah Najafizada, news director for TOLOnews, about the massive bomb blast in the Afghan capital.
The Intercept: As the US Ramps Up Airstrikes on ISIS, Are Syrian Civilians Paying the Price?
Intercept reporter Murtaza Hussain discusses how Syrian civilians are bearing the brunt of US strikes against ISIS.
Stop Vilifying Iran
Oddly enough, the Trump administration has a unique opportunity to normalize relations with Iran.
Fascists Seek Personal Growth and Forgiveness in Two Films
Do despicable right-wing militants coming to terms with their past deserve forgiveness? Two films leave us wondering.
Medea Benjamin: Congress Should Halt Trump’s $110 Billion Arms Deal Over Saudi Atrocities
Donald Trump traveled this weekend to Saudi Arabia.
“I Could Have Died”: Protesters Detail Violent Attack by Turkish President Erdoğan’s Guards in DC
Turkish President Erdogan's security detail assaulted a group of peaceful protesters.