Is NATO’s Middle Eastern Anchor in Doubt?
Amid tectonic changes in the region, the moment for Turkey to make its fateful choice between a full-fledged dictatorship and a democracy may have arrived.
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How Elliott Broidy Turned the Trump Swamp Into a Cesspool
Did a major fundraiser perform a secret service for Donald Trump, one that not even Michael Cohen will talk about?
Justifying War with Iran
Is the US preparing the public for war with Iran? You bet.
Al Jazeera’s Failures on Libya—and What They Tell Us About the Network
For many of those sick of the inadequacies of Western news organizations, the answer is Al Jazeera. But how independent-minded, really, is this Middle Eastern television network? Not very, we’re afraid. It’s the same old gang in a new, improved outfit.
Collective Interests: Going Numb on 9/11
Another year has passed since 9/11, and it seems as though accountability for those who financed and supported the perpetrators is further from reality than ever. While yet more evidence has surfaced this year about the people involved in covering up the crime, secrecy reigns supreme in Washington. Yelling “national security” a whole lot, […]
Who Caused Europe’s Refugee Mess? Why, We Did!
With all the casting of blame for the treatment of Middle Eastern refugees, why don’t we hear an equally important discussion: Who’s to blame for the crisis prompting them to flee?
Dark Shadows: Iran-Contra, Secret Wars & Covert Operations, Part 2
Undeclared US wars fought against phantom or created enemies for profit; illegal and covert CIA interference in foreign countries — these familiar echos find their antecedents in a long and bloody history, going back to Iran-Contra, further back to Vietnam, and further back still. Will history repeat itself again?
MediaFail—Women in Saudi Arabia, Alcohol Surge, Presidential Shooters, Amazon Workers
In our inaugural MediaFail column, Russ Baker calls out four articles that fall flat. Read on for a look at how the media gets it wrong, fawns over its subjects or fails to check basic facts.
Why Are U.S. Women Shamefully Underrepresented in Washington?
The US is lagging far behind many other countries with regard to the percentage of women in the national legislature — even places like Iraq and Afghanistan. On the 100th anniversary of the swearing in of the first female member of Congress, we look at the reasons for this enduring inequality.
Home DNA Kits Pave Way for the Ultimate in Racial Profiling
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Israel Steps Up Pressure on Gaza Despite Growing Criticism
Concern for hostages and the impact of fighting on civilians fail to slow Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Climate Change Could Disappear in Florida — At Least According to State Law
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