Norman Solomon calls for all forms of pushback against a militarized political culture welcoming a NATO chief to Congress this week.
Category: U.S.
Anti-Semitism and Double Standards
Criticizing Israel is considered bad form, writes Daniel Lazare, but keeping mum about Saudi crimes is fine as long as the donations continue to flow.
Three Lessons From ‘Failed’ Mueller Inquiry
Jonathan Cook analyzes what progressives can glean from a major squabble between different wings of the same neoliberal establishment.
Intl Trade Unions Condemn Recognition of Guaidó
Even a labor group currently at odds with Caracas opposes foreign interference in the matter of the presidency, reports Ivar Andersen.
Impatient for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Ann Wright reports on the launch earlier this month, in D.C. and New York, of the worldwide “Korea Peace Now” campaign.
Whose Blood, Whose Treasure?
America’s senior generals find no exits from endless war, writes William J. Astore for TomDispatch.
60 Years Ago, Racists in Congress Nearly Cost Hawaii Statehood
Racism in the U.S. Congress nearly derailed Hawaii becoming the 50th state, as Sarah Miller Davenport reports.
School Shooters and Drones
Allegra Harpootlian links gun violence at home to U.S. wars abroad.
Trump’s Backward Move on Drone Civilian Casualties
This executive order disregards some valuable historical lessons, writes Daniel R. Brunstetter.
US and Iranian Hardliners Continue the Suffering
Ann Wright reports on a citizen peace delegation’s recent trip to Iran, which included a meeting with the country’s foreign minister.