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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.
How the People Pushed Back on Syria – and Won (for Now)
Members of Congress reported an avalanche of calls and emails from constituents, almost all opposing military involvement.
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 …
Systemic Causation and Syria: Obama’s Framing Problem
George Lakoff analyzes the language in public discourse on Syria from the perspective of cognitive science and linguistics.
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.
The President’s Speech Reveals He Has Never Seen War
War is organized insanity. And, frankly, it's often not even that organized.
Syria: Thank Congress’s Resistance to War for the Chance of a Diplomatic Deal
The military intervention party has powerful advocates, including President Obama, but Congress has heard the American public.
The Long Lesson, and New Legacy, of September 11
“The legacy of September 11 continues to grow. It used to be all about war. Now, it is about giving peace a chance,” says William Rivers Pitt.
What is Evil?
Simply ask yourself if a particular option will cause suffering. The decision then becomes easy, and it becomes particularly easy on questions of war.