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The air industry’s worst nightmare
Paul J. Caffera
Just days ago, national security executives met secretly with airline CEOs to warn them that al-Qaida may be planning to fire shoulder-launched missiles at commercial jets in the U.S. There's virtually no defense.
Letters
Salon Staff
Donna Minkowitz responds to letters about an American nun tortured in Guatemala, and readers respond to "Oriana Fallaci Declares War on Radical Islam."
“An irresponsible exercise in political chicanery”
Salon Staff
In a fiery speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Robert Byrd calls the Department of Homeland Security a butt-coverer for Bush, a corporate boondoggle and a license for Uncle Sam to spy on Americans.
The Salon Interview: Daniel Ellsberg
Fred Branfman
The man who leaked the Pentagon Papers talks about why five American presidents lied about Vietnam -- and how to get the truth on Iraq.
Joe Conason’s Journal
Salon Staff
Bob Woodward (with Colin Powell's help?) exposes Bush's reliance on polling, his close relationship with Fox News and his failure in Afghanistan.
Oriana Fallaci declares war on radical Islam
Charles Taylor
Yes, the Italian journalist's new book is peppered with prejudice. But the self-hating left needs to hear her message.
And they’re off!
Anthony York
Is Edwards as good as he looks? Can Kerry find some charisma? Can Gore really start over? A guide to the Democratic race to face Bush in 2004.
Joe Conason’s Journal
Salon Staff
Conservatives throw the not-so-subtle "San Francisco Democrat" slur at Pelosi. Is a "Sopranos" joke far behind? Plus: Hitchens, on the run from al-Qaida!
What’s “from way downtown” in Farsi?
Keith Olbermann
Someday, our entire age will be illuminated by two Persian guys describing a Shaq dunk.
Would this be a “just war”?
Salon Staff
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' statement on Iraq.
He’s ba-a-ck!
Joe Conason
America's public enemy No. 1 has suddenly reappeared -- and the White House doesn't care.
Showtime for the GOP
Robert Scheer
Just remember, guys, no more excuses
about Democrats obstructing the Republican platform. Your bluff has been called.
Pulling the trigger on Saddam
Farhad Manjoo
In Quest for Hussein, you can invade Iraq all by yourself. But is ousting this evil dictator worth the effort?
The moral case for war
Michelle Goldberg
Bob Kerrey, ex-senator, Vietnam vet and Bush critic, tells Salon why liberals should support ousting Saddam.
How the world sees Americans
Suzy Hansen
Journalist Mark Hertsgaard traveled the globe gathering opinions about the U.S. He talks about the surprising results.
The powder keg
Michelle Goldberg
The U.S. helped build the Islamic fundamentalist movement threatening to take over Pakistan. Now can it rescue the world from the deadly consequences?
Letters
Salon Staff
Readers respond to the Christopher Hitchens interview, "How the Left Became Irrelevant."
Why the Republicans should be very afraid
John B. Judis, Ruy Teixeira
Iraq and the "war on terror" may prevent the Democrats from seizing control of Congress, but long-term trends are all working against the GOP.
Letters
Salon Staff
Readers respond to Salon's coverage of the weekend's antiwar protest in Washington.
How the left became irrelevant
Edward W. Lempinen
Christopher Hitchens talks about his beef with the Nation, the "filthy menace" of Saddam Hussein, and how the left ceded its moral credibility by opposing the war against Islamic fascism.
Partying while Afghanistan burns
Phillip Robertson
While Westerners dance at end-of-the-world raves, the country slips back toward anarchy -- and the Bush administration does nothing.
A day for peace — and fury
Michelle Goldberg
Thousands turn out in Washington to protest a war in Iraq. What they were for wasn't quite so clear.
How to defeat the Axis of Evil
Robert Scheer
The United States has more powerful weapons than planes and tanks: Trade, aid and Hollywood.
Breaking al-Qaida
Raffi Khatchadourian
To no one's surprise, captured members of the terror organization are proving close-mouthed. How far should the U.S. go to get them to talk?
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