Biden apparently dreamed of the presidency for decades. And now as his first year in office draws to a close we must reflect on how perilous it often turns out to be when dreams come true.
PATRICK LAWRENCE: The Maestro of Messes
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Understanding What Happened in Ukraine in 2014
Completely reversing the roles of the United States and Russia might help Westerners understand how the Russians see 2014 events that reverberate today.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: On Pardoning Turkeys
While Joe Biden is busy pardoning two turkeys, how many human beings has he pardoned since becoming president?
Biden Slammed for Renominating Powell as Fed Chair
The decision, said one campaigner, “doubles down on reckless Wall Street deregulation and dangerous dawdling on climate-related threats to the financial system.”
COP26: Biden Under Fire for ‘Failing to Act on Fossil Fuels’
“We’re in a five-alarm fire, but Biden refuses to use a firehose,” said one critic of the U.S. performance at the Glasgow climate conference, which ended on Saturday.
Partners in Crimes? The UK-Australia Special Relationship
Among several areas of growing collaboration, Canberra’s militarized immigration policy arguably inspires London the most, write Antony Loewenstein and Peter Cronau.
What’s Next for Julian Assange?
The High Court has heard the U.S. appeal. It can agree with it, dismiss it or send it back to Magistrate’s Court. Joe Lauria looks at the possibilities.
Murder By Any Other Name
Scott Ritter explains how the murder of Zemari Ahmadi and nine family members by a U.S. drone attack in August was whitewashed by the Pentagon.
COP26: US Brings Sorry Climate Record to Glasgow
President Joe Biden wants to lecture other countries to make huge commitments to combat climate change while he brings a poor U.S. record to the Glasgow conference, writes Joe Lauria.
A Tribute to the Late Sen. Mike Gravel
Consortium News‘ editor-in-chief sent this video message to the memorial celebration of the life of Sen. Mike Gravel in Washington on Saturday.