Another troop surge in America’s longest war
100,000 troops couldn't stabilize Afghanistan. What can an extra 5,000 win, besides more casualties?
The age of anger
As we sleepwalk into the future, the steady deterioration of the ecosystem will ultimately lead to total systems collapse.
The Qatar crack-up
Those who called the President’s stop in Riyadh a success may have been premature in their assessment.
Killer drones in the empire state
The U.S. drone war is escalating in numerous countries.
Kabul bomb blast kills at least 90 people. We need to know their names
We may never know who is to blame, nor, sadly, are we likely to learn the names and the life stories of the victims.
The people’s Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day let us contemplate the moral injury we do to our nation every day in the never ending wars of the 21st Century.
Embracing Islamic terrorism
Ever wonder why we never go to war against or impose sanctions on these sponsors of terrorism? Heck, we don’t even condemn them!
Let the media coverage of Manchester victims be a model for all young victims...
“These terrorist attacks are not confined to Europe. They take place every single day in Iraq, in Syria, in Afghanistan, in Pakistan and Yemen, Bahrain.”
Trump’s apology tour
Trump's version of making up with Muslims apparently involves selling $110 billion worth of arms to the most reactionary Muslim country on the planet.
Why were the Saudi streets so quiet?
While Mexicans pour out on the streets to protest Trump’s anti-immigrant policies, there was nary a Saudi protester chanting “Trump: Go home.”