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Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Joe Klein raises some questions about Barack Obama, the neoconservative establishment and Iran.
On armies, war and an aging Israel
Arnon Grunberg
As the country turns 60, a novelist reconsiders Zionism amid revealing encounters with the Israeli military.
The president’s great sacrifice
Alex Koppelman
Bush says he has given up golf in solidarity with soldiers in Iraq, but that claim seems somewhat fishy.
Was Karl Rove involved in the military analyst program?
Glenn Greenwald
Do DoD e-mails reveal the involvement of the White House, contrary to prior denials?
John McCain’s Vietnam-based view of war
Glenn Greenwald
An outdated belief in the unconstrained use of force and less domestic debate is the centerpiece of the GOP candidate's national security worldview.
Clinton and Obama on Al-Jazeera
Juan Cole
The Arab network has followed the Democratic race closely. Inside its studios, I discover how Clinton's "obliterate Iran" comment played, and much more.
Who’s the superpower now?
Michael T. Klare
As oil prices drain the U.S. of military power and influence, Russia is rising as a world force again.
Killing by the numbers
Mark Benjamin, Christopher Weaver
In 2007 elite U.S. snipers executed an unarmed Iraqi prisoner in cold blood. Have the insidious tactics that led to atrocities in Vietnam reemerged in Iraq?
Hillary Clinton’s big, brass … fortitude
Joan Walsh
She battled Bill O'Reilly (and won) while hammering away on her gas-tax holiday plan, critics be damned.
Thanks for the heroism … now get out!
Kate Harding
Army medic Pfc. Monica Brown received a Silver Star for bravery in Iraq. Then she got booted from her men's-only unit.
“Iron Man”
Stephanie Zacharek
Robert Downey Jr. gives this inventive superhero blockbuster its warm, glowing heart -- and makes it soar.
What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
Compiled by Salon staff
With the pastor's latest invective clouding Obama's campaign, Salon turns to a panel of political and cultural experts for answers.
City of lost children
Heather Havrilesky
The PBS documentary series "Carrier" discovers conflict and camaraderie among the (shockingly young) inhabitants of the USS Nimitz.
The GOP on the verge of imploding
Sidney Blumenthal
A look at how radicalism has forced the Republican Party to retreat.
Bush rewards Petraeus with Central Command
Steve Benen
President replaces Adm. William Fallon with Gen. David Petraeus, who's more likely to stick to the Bush script.
The epic battle for Pennsylvania
Mike Madden
It seemed endless. It got nasty. (Babies were invoked, but so was bin Laden.) What will Tuesday's vote finally bring for the Democratic race?
Charlie Wilson’s unfinished war
Andrew O'Hehir
The legendary Texas congressman talks about his secret 1980s Afghan war (and its blowback), the Obama campaign and being better-looking than Tom Hanks.
Major revelation: U.S. media deceitfully disseminates government propaganda
Glenn Greenwald
The New York Times in 2003 raised questions about the objectivity of retired generals. That didn't stop anyone -- including the Times -- from relying on them for "objective" commentary on the war.
Where in the world is Morgan Spurlock’s ‘stache?
Andrew O'Hehir
Likable "Super Size Me" director searches for video-game villain (and '80s rapper) Osama bin Laden, yuks it up with Arab citizenry.
Mukasey dishonesty update
Glenn Greenwald
The fallout from the attorney general's false statements about 9/11 continues.
What will they really do about Iraq?
Mark Benjamin
McCain, Clinton and Obama have all made broad pronouncements about how they'd handle the war as president. But how do their plans hold up under scrutiny?
McCain gets donuts; Obama gets likened to a terrorist
Steve Benen
Last month, McCain gave reporters BBQ; this month, editors give McCain free doughnuts (with sprinkles!) and coffee.
Bush administration backs down on fraud and abuse
Steve Benen
Unable to defend pro-fraud contracting provision, the administration gives in.
McCain sides with Bush, opposes new GI Bill
Steve Benen
Despite calls from veterans' groups, McCain sides with White House against bipartisan education bill for the troops.
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