The Short, Happy Iraq War of Howard Kurtz
As the world marks the sixth anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, corporate media's most prominent journalism critic is wondering if Barack Obama's Iraq policy isn't being sufficiently scrutinized.
Intifada: A Third Chapter?
Though the dust has settled in Gaza, the rubble from the untold number of demolished buildings, homes and mosques is far from being cleared away. Graves continue to receive victims, young and old alike, from Israel's most recent offensive.
Republicans Block House Measure on AIG Bonuses
House Republicans, Thursday March 19, blocked a resolution that expressed congressional outrage over the AIG bonus fiasco, demanding a return of the funds paid to AIG executives.
'Just Wars' and 'Winnable Wars': Obama and Afghanistan
In February, the National Security Archive, a Washington-based institute that uncovers classified documents from the Cold War era, released a collection of fascinating documents from Soviet sources in the Gorbachev era.
Reagan Administration Knew of Guatemalan Atrocities, Documents Reveal
Upon entering office in 1981, Ronald Reagan overturned a Carter administration embargo against the military dictatorships that governed Guatemala with terror and violence. Reagan then side-stepped Congress and changed rules overseeing foreign aid and handed the dictators millions in military aid.
Book Review: Torture Team
“Only a few pieces of paper can change the course of history. On Tuesday, 2 December 2002 Donald Rumsfeld signed one that did.” From such a singular beginning Philippe Sands writes the history of US attempts to abrogate international laws and conventions on the use of torture.
A 'Public Option' is the Key to Health Care Reform
The Obama administration made a campaign promise that national health legislation would pass early in his administration. The promise has not been derailed by the Daschle fumble. In fact, the outline of an official proposal just might be put forward within a month.
El Salvador's Left Wins Historic Election
Last Sunday's election in El Salvador, in which the leftist FMLN (Farabundo Martí Front for National Liberation) won the presidency, didn't get a lot of attention in the international press. It's a relatively small country (7 million people on land the size of Massachusetts) and fairly poor.
Sixth Anniversary of Iraq War
We have come a long way in the past six years of organizing to end the war in Iraq. However, we have so far to go before the war and occupation of Iraq is completely over. Now is the time for the peace movement to organize even greater grassroots pressure to finally end this immoral war.
Sanctity of Contracts (for CEOs Only)
A fundamental legal principle of capitalism is the sanctity of contracts. Exchanges of goods and services cannot be made without them. Without legally binding contracts, society would be an anarchic mess.
