From Realism to Virtual Reality: Images of America’s Wars
A highly engrossing essay on the images of war, what they do to us, and what the military does about that.
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Will Activists Be Able to Stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline?
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will enrich investors, but it may permanently scar the Appalachian Trail and jeopardize the health, safety and peace of mind of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
Keystone XL Is a Dirty Deal for America
President Donald Trump has reversed Barack Obama’s decision on Keystone XL and given a green light to the construction of the controversial pipeline. The project would accomplish very little of what Trump promised but can cause a lot of problems.
Moving Past the Left-Right Divide
Our primary way of categorizing political discourse is Left-Right. But is this way of thinking inherently limiting and prone to misconception?
Why Is the EPA Delaying Release of Glyphosate Information?
Last spring, a report published on the EPA’s website said glyphosate does not cause cancer. It disappeared within a week and an advocacy group’s efforts to obtain the information has been met with silence. Now it is suing for access.
Sessions: ‘We Have Plenty of Room in Gitmo’
The Illusion of US’s Corporate Tax Rate ; Why Russia Won’t Be Celebrating the Soviet Revolution’s Centennial … and more Picks for 3/10.
Battered Men: The Hidden Hurt
Male victims of domestic abuse don’t always seek help. When they do, they are often excluded from government-funded services, despite laws mandating equal protection. Some advocates are fighting to change that.
Trump vs. ‘Deep State?’ That’s How Light Gets in
From Watergate to Iraq War propaganda, conflicts between the Deep State and the Executive branch have proven helpful to the public. They provided a glimpse into the White House and the nation’s intelligence apparatus, leading to important reforms. So perhaps an open conflict between the Trump administration and the Deep State isn’t such a bad thing.
Refugees Are The Greatest Casualties Of War
The vast majority of victims of modern wars are civilians. Risks of violence and even death force them to become refugees seeking safe haven. The refusal to recognize their plight only prolongs their suffering.
Vintage Interview with General H.R. McMaster
Twenty years ago, while teaching at West Point, H.R. McMaster believed in character, truth, and an aggressive free press. If he still does, then the incoming national security advisor and President Donald Trump are on a collision course.
Classic Who: How a Plan for a Nuclear-Free World Was Sabotaged
When trying to pursue his dream of a world free of nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama found that some obstacles were too big to overcome — like the giant Bechtel Corporation.
Trump: Bully For You
A journalist who has witnessed a lot — the 1968 police riots during the Chicago convention, Los Angeles following the Charles Manson murders, the implosion of the US Army at the end of the Vietnam War — has never seen anything as depressing as the election of Donald J. Trump.