Terrorism

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More blowback from the war on terror More blowback from the war on terror
The U.S.-backed Ethiopian military has secreted away scores of "suspects" -- including pregnant women and children -- and fueled anti-American rancor in Africa.
Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial? Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial?
At Guantánamo, bizarre proceedings with the 9/11 suspects raise questions about a prisoner's psychiatric evaluation and the murky role of the CIA.
Why this lifelong Republican may vote for Obama Why this lifelong Republican may vote for Obama
The party of Bush and McCain outsourced the hunt for bin Laden, failing to accomplish a vital mission since 9/11.
American credibility on trial American credibility on trial
Was one of the youngest prisoners at Guantánamo rushed to court by the Bush administration for political reasons?
The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan
Despite Pervez Musharraf's despotism and double-dealing with U.S. enemies, George W. Bush, John McCain and the GOP embraced him to the bitter end.
The show trial in Guantánamo The show trial in Guantánamo
Why the conviction of Osama bin Laden's driver did nothing to undo the damage caused by Bush's policies in the war on terror.
Guilty in Guantánamo Guilty in Guantánamo
Osama bin Laden's driver has been tried and convicted. But what's the verdict for the Bush administration's tactics in the war on terror?
News The bizarre trial of bin Laden's bodyguard
The "capture videos" the Pentagon aims to bury, late-night brutality pointing to the CIA -- and even a surreal viewing of "The Dark Knight" here in Guantánamo.
N.Y. Post burns down Yanks' security theater N.Y. Post burns down Yanks' security theater
It takes one day for the paper to embarrass the team into lifting its absurd sunblock ban.
News Exposing Bush's historic abuse of power
Salon has uncovered new evidence of post-9/11 spying on Americans. Obtained documents point to a potential investigation of the White House that could rival Watergate.
The American way of torture Answering terror with terror
In "The Dark Side," Jane Mayer chronicles the terrible, destructive decisions the Bush administration made in the name of fighting terrorism.
Sabotage in Guantánamo Sabotage in Guantánamo
How the 9/11 suspects are trying to exploit the major flaws in the military commissions implemented by the Bush administration.
Opinion The FBI's plan to "profile" Muslims
It's unconstitutional, un-American -- and it might hurt, rather than help, the FBI's effort to stop real acts of terror.
Beware Bush's preemptive strike on torture Beware Bush's preemptive strike on torture
The president might issue a blanket pardon to block prosecution of top U.S. officials behind brutal interrogations -- including himself.
Suing George W. Bush: A bizarre and troubling tale Suing George W. Bush: A bizarre and troubling tale
U.S. officials went to extremes to stifle our legal challenge to Bush's warrantless surveillance -- but a federal judge says the program is criminal, anyway.
Pakistan's deal with the devil Pakistan's deal with the devil
Beheadings, martial law, kidnappings: The Taliban is making its presence felt at the gates of one of Pakistan's biggest cities.
Bush's top general quashed torture dissent Bush's top general quashed torture dissent
New evidence shows that despite warnings from across the military, former Gen. Richard Myers shut down legal scrutiny of brutal interrogation tactics.
The war on teen terror The war on teen terror
The Bush administration's treatment of juvenile prisoners shipped to Guantánamo Bay defies logic as well as international law.
A timeline to Bush government torture A timeline to Bush government torture
Newly public evidence sheds greater light on Bush officials' efforts to develop brutal interrogation techniques for the war on terror.
Election 2008: Declare a forfeit Election 2008: Declare a forfeit
To avoid humiliating a once-great party and subjecting America to more painful glimpses of McCain's ideas and teeth, the mercy rule must be invoked now.
In a blow to Bush, the Supreme Court restores habeas corpus In a blow to Bush, the Supreme Court restores habeas corpus
The text of the court's historic decision to strike down part of the Military Commissions Act and affirm the right of Guantánamo prisoners to challenge their detention.
The insanity inside Guantánamo The insanity inside Guantánamo
A new report reveals that a number of prisoners -- even some long ago cleared to leave -- are spiraling into hallucinations, despair and suicide.
Arraigning the 9/11 suspects, Guantánamo-style Arraigning the 9/11 suspects, Guantánamo-style
Hearings for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others here were marred by intimidation, partial censorship and a ruling that left justice in doubt.
"It's an inquisition, not a trial" "It's an inquisition, not a trial"
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, puts on quite a show at his arraignment in Guantánamo.
We are all appeasers now We are all appeasers now
The GOP and establishment media are attacking Barack Obama for being willing to talk to "terrorists" -- but many parties, including Israel, are doing just that.
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