Trump and the Troops
The alternative to Trump is not the glorification of military service. It’s promoting the kind of service that gets fewer people killed.
Understanding ISIS Book Event & Author Talk with Phyllis Bennis
Hear about and discuss the current situation in Iraq, Syria and what we should know about the President’s recent announcement to extend the presence of U.S. troops ” in Afghanistan and beyond.
We’re Fighting in a War We Lost Before the War Began
New poll shows support for Afghanistan war lower than ever, and for good reason.
The Glory of War
Without the hype, presidents and generals wouldn’t be able to lure sane young men and women into the voracious maw of deathly chaos and unimaginable horror.
The Immorality of ‘America at War’
Americans pay far more attention to the World Series than to the ongoing carnage in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Why the Afghan Surge Will Fail
President Obama is on the verge of making a profound mistake by sending more troops to Afghanistan, argues columnist Conn Hallinan.
Moving the Chains: Congress and the War in Iraq
War opponents must avoid a circular firing squad and encourage moderate Republicans–especially Senators–to join the anti-war camp.
Round-The-Clock Voting
Voting can no longer be a civic duty exercised every few years. We must now vote 365 days a year, telling our leaders that they won’t wait another election cycle to sink the country further into the Iraq War’s quagmire.