Koch Brothers Under the Microscope
A major backer of Republican and Libertarian causes is under fire.
The Death Of Anwar Al-Awlaki And The Imperial Presidency
Giving the President the unchecked power to kill American citizens raises some serious red flags.
Marcia Anderson Army’s First Black Female 2-Star General
Marcia Anderson has become the first African American woman to be promoted to a two star general in the US Army.
Terrorist Plot, Or Homeland Security Theater?
When the FBI essentially creates a terrorist in order to arrest him, have we really accomplished anything?
When Can a President Order an American Killed?
My latest for The Atlantic, “The Thorniest Question: When Can a President Order an American Killed?” has been posted.
Foreign Policy At The GOP Debate: Lots Of Sound Bites, Little Substance
If you’re interested in knowing how the candidates would handle a foreign policy crisis, last night’s debate was mostly unhelpful.
Fact Checking Mitt Romney’s Claim That the President Has “Apologized For America”
During last night’s debate, Mitt Romney repeated a charge that has become part of the conservative zeitgeist. But is it true?
Gay Soldier Booed at GOP Debate
Stephen Hill, a US soldier serving in Iraq, was booed by some members of the audience at last night’s Republican debate.
At U.N., Obama Says There Are No Shortcuts To Peace
President Obama explained his position on the Palestinian statehood resolution today, but one wonders if anyone listened.
US Civil War Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Historian J. David Hacker argues that the death toll from the US Civil War is much higher than we think.
Most Tax Breaks Go To Middle Class Households, Not “The Rich” Or Corporations
We won’t solve our fiscal problems by soaking “the rich.”
“We’ll Fight Against America For A Thousand Years If We Have To”: The Folly Of Afghanistan
The U.S. War in Afghanistan sounds disturbingly similar to the Soviet one.
FBI Using Anti-Muslim Literature To Train Counterterroism Agents
The FBI has been using some odd materials to train its counterterrorism agents.
Boots on the Ground in Libya!
Four American soldiers are now on the ground in Libya. Reports have them wearing boots.
Paul Krugman: 9/11 Has Become “An Occasion For Shame”
Paul Krugman chose to mark the the 10th anniversary of September 11th with an odd blog post.
December 7, 1951 v. September 11, 2011
Not every 10th anniversary of a horrible surprise attack has been treated the same.
No Football On 9/11?
Was it wrong for the NFL to schedule its opening Sunday on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks?
Bush, Clinton, Biden Honor Flight 93
The short-lived national unity spawned by the attacks of a decade ago was re-kindled for a few hours as former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush joined with Vice President Joe Biden to honor Flight 93.
Blair Calls for Regime Change in Iran and Syria
For a peace envoy, Blair has some nonpeaceful ideas.
Peaches Petraeus
Flashback: When David Petraeus was simply known as “Peaches” & was a member of the “French Club”
The “Responsibility To Protect” Doctrine After Libya
What does the apparent outcome of the war in Libya mean for the so-called “Responsibility To Protect” doctrine?
Know Thine Enemy
Understanding why your enemy hates you seems to be an important thing, but some people would rather believe in caricatures.
Ron Paul: American Foreign Policy Is The Primary Motivation For Terrorism
Ron Paul is again making the argument that American foreign policy has contributed to terrorism. He’s more right than wrong.
U.S. Troops In Afghanistan Until 2024?
The U.S may be on the verge of committing the next decade to the future of Afghanistan.
Report: CIA Aiding NYPD In Domestic Surveillance Programs, Raising Civil Liberties Concerns
Is the NYPD becoming too much like the CIA?
