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The Islamic State’s Dream: A Post-Paris “Clash of Civilizations“
The Islamic State's goal, as they write, is “the extinction of the gray zone” in our world.
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On Anti-Refugee Bill, New York Times Embraces Paul Ryan’s Spin
By embracing Paul Ryan's spin on his bill, the New York Times' reporting effectively issued a peremptory ruling against the concerns of refugee advocates.
Glenn Greenwald on “Submissive” Media’s Drumbeat for War and “Despicable” Anti-Muslim Scapegoating
Media coverage after Paris has seen familiar patterns: uncritically repeating government claims.
Human Right Watch Decries Efforts to Reject People Fleeing Wars in Syria and Iraq
Friday's deadly attacks in Paris have set off a storm of calls to close borders and reject refugees.
Let’s Acknowledge That Russians Love Their Children Too
Washington should more forthrightly acknowledge that Russia is also threatened by ISIS terror.
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William Rivers Pitt | Hillary Clinton Goes Bush League
Terrorists are not the only ones who use terrorism for personal gain.
Could ISIL Be Strengthened by US, French, Russian Bombing?
France and Russia have staged a series of new airstrikes on the Syrian city of Raqqa.
How the US and Saudi Arabia Aided Growth of the Islamic State
Two days after the Paris attacks, President Obama met Saudi Arabiau2019s King Salman for a bilateral meeting.
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How Do We Tell Our Children About the Violence in Paris?
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, we must strive to steer our children away from vengeful responses.
As US Special Operations Forces Enter Syria, Growing Presence in Africa Goes Unnoticed
This year, special ops have been sent to a record 147 countries.