With Tillerson Out, Trump’s Bringing Foreign Policy Deeper Into the Dark Side
Trump, who started out his administration with radical outsiders, is now bringing in a new wave of competent extremists.
The 800,000 Government Jobs Republicans Won’t Cut
Dick Cheney and House Republicans claim military spending cuts will hurt the country, but most of the pain will be in military contractors’ pockets.
The Not-About-Iraqi-Oil Iraqi Oil Map
Dick Cheney had his eye on Iraqi oil long before 9/11.
The Return of Waterboarding?
Presidential candidates are praising it. Former administration officials are defending it. Will the United States backtrack on torture?
Mass Killing: a Higher Calling?
In war-time, casting aside concern for the fate of your soul when killing is the ultimate sacrifice for your country.
Two Outside-the-Box Questions About Egypt
Whither citizen journalism on TV news?
Under Obama, Intelligence Community Still Subject to Pressure
Just because George Bush left office doesn’t mean the intelligence community is entirely free of pressure from the executive office.
The Intelligence Oversight Mess
The latest assassination scandal reveals a longstanding congressional oversight problem.
‘W’: Bush Ultra-Lite
At a time when we need Marx’s analytical abilities, Oliver Stone offers Freud.
Americas Musharraf Dilemma
Hardliners in Washington want Pakistans leader to crack down on terrorists, but hardliners in Islamabad are deeply ambivalent. Whats a poor dictator to do?
Dude, Where Are My Rights?
The Bush administration has launched Round Two of its assault on the Constitution. Now its habeas corpus in the crosshairs.
The Brass on Iraq
With the Army Times calling for Donald Rumsfelds resignation, will the Joint Chiefs of Staff have the courage to speak out against the errors of the Iraq War?