Showing results for: Afghanistan (page 208)
“America by Heart” by the numbers
Justin Elliott
Sarah Palin's new book name-checks Ronald Reagan 33 times, putting him second only to God (100 mentions)
Who will be the Ron Paul of 2012?
Niall Stanage
It might just be Ron Paul himself. He talks to Salon -- and it sounds like he's a little uneasy with Mitt and Sarah
Mrs. Jellyby goes to Washington
Michael Lind
Why we should focus on Wall Street, trade deficits, infrastructure and jobs -- not the debt and global warming
Wikileaks release to be unprecedented in magnitude
Raphael G. Satter
A cryptic tweet alludes to a forthcoming leak 7 times larger than the Iraq logs
Death tolls mount in Afghanistan
Rahim Faiez
Violence explodes throughout the country as the international community seeks to promote local security forces
And if Gen. Lee hadn’t surrendered at Appomattox …
Glenn W. LaFantasie
With the 150th anniversary of South Carolina's secession nearing, we consider a different outcome of the Civil War
Various matters
Glenn Greenwald
The ongoing death of the rule of law. The administration's cartoon depiction of Anwar Awlaki. Obama's empty vows.
Arizona county employee euthanizes wrong dog, loses job
Associated Press
Target, who thwarted a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, was wrongfully put down earlier this week
Could the Afghan war outlast Obama’s presidency?
Justin Elliott
A new Op-Ed by Obama suggests that the war in Afghanistan could continue beyond even a two-term presidency
Obama-GOP showdown over nuclear pact with Russia
Ben Feller
President warns Republicans of unchecked Russian nuclear arsenal if weapons deal fails
In Afghan war, 2014 is the new 2011
Justin Elliott
The Obama administration sets a new non-deadline for leaving Afghanistan
George W. Bush breaks ground on presidential center in Texas
Jamie Stengle
The library and policy center will be built at the site located at former first lady Laura Bush's alma mater
Rachel Maddow’s must-see Jon Stewart interview
Mary Elizabeth Williams
In a thrilling face-off, the "Daily Show" star talks with the MSNBC host about news, rallies, Bush and more
Obama set to escalate secret war in Yemen
Justin Elliott
U.S. has already killed dozens of people, including civilians, in air strikes, and that may be just the beginning
Michelle Obama surprises U.S. troops in Germany
Melissa Eddy
The first lady jumped in to serve steaks to soldiers and their families at a special Veterans Day meal
Canada to remain in Afghanistan past 2011
Rob Gillies
750 military trainers and about 200 support troops will stay in the country until no later than 2014
The Afghan War: To 2014 and beyond
Justin Elliott
Obama officials say that Afghanistan won't be ready for "transfer of security responsibility" until at least 2014
The self-absorption of America’s ruling class
Glenn Greenwald
Party elites whine anonymously to Politico about trivial slights by Obama
Should women fight on the front lines?
Tracy Clark-Flory
A top military official says female soldiers are already fulfilling direct combat roles, despite restrictions
Why Gitmo justice shouldn’t shock us
Chase Madar
A child soldier gets a taste of the American way at Guantanamo. U.S. juveniles have long suffered similar treatment
“For Colored Girls”: Tyler Perry’s misunderstood genius
Matt Zoller Seitz
He's been mocked and reviled by critics. His latest, "For Colored Girls," proves -- once again -- why they're wrong
Huge expansion of Kabul embassy not done till 2014
Justin Elliott
Obama Administration awards $511 million contract, showing that U.S. will be in Afghanistan for years to come
What it’s like going out for dinner in Afghanistan
Anna Badkhen
A journalist shares stories of hospitality, humanity and meals in war zones
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