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A major difference between conservatives and progressives
Glenn Greenwald
The right marched in uncritical, creepy devotion to Bush for the first six years of his presidency. The left has been leading the way in criticizing Obama when warranted.
Afghanistan’s uncertain future
Pratap Chatterjee
Our military endeavor and unevenly distributed foreign aid have left the nation divided, not one country, but three.
Obama’s new message to Iran
Glenn Greenwald
The President records a video message that is a marked departure, both in tone and content, from the last 30 years.
The other side of Rick Steves
Kevin Berger
He may seem like Mister Rogers. But in a revealing interview, the travel guru shares his daring views on Iran and terrorism, spoiled Americans and the best places to smoke pot in Europe.
Obama’s Middle East moment of truth
Gary Kamiya
His diplomatic moves are a good start. But does he have the will to challenge Israel?
Engaging the Muslim world
Juan Cole
Lebanon does not march in lockstep with Iran, argues the author in an excerpt from his new book. It is defined by a kaleidoscope of alliances.
The agenda of Chuck Schumer
Glenn Greenwald
The Democratic Senator was a key supporter of even the most radical Bush appointees, and then led the way in sinking an Obama appointee who made "statements against Israel."
Charles Freeman fails the loyalty test
Glenn Greenwald
Under attack for his insufficient devotion to Israel, the long-time diplomat's appointment is withdrawn.
Charles Freeman, Roger Cohen and the changing Israel debate
Glenn Greenwald
The right-wing, Israel-centric stranglehold over our political debates is clearly eroding.
Red State Update: “The Wrestler” vs. Iran
Salon Staff
Iran has a grudge against Hollywood, but Mickey Rourke has other apologies to make first.
Debating the Iraq exit
Gary Kamiya
The right claims Obama's plan vindicates Bush. The left fears Obama will continue Bush's war. Both are wrong.
“Crossing Over”
Stephanie Zacharek
Harrison Ford stars as a crusty immigration officer in this ambitious, flawed drama about the intersecting lives of Angelenos.
Perle: It’s bound to work this time
Christopher M. Matthews
One of the key proponents of the Iraq war is calling for regime change in Iran.
This war is our war
Joan Walsh
Democrats fought the surge and the surge -- sort of -- won. Now what do we do in Iraq?
Lawrence Walsh and America’s law-free zone
Glenn Greenwald
Two right-wing lawyers with a history of opposing international prosecutions for American leaders today oppose domestic prosecutions as well.
Most self-delusionally ironic post of the year
Glenn Greenwald
A National Review writer explains that "national-security scares, universal police surveillance, perversion of science and government use of torture" are "the dreary living conditions common to all totalitarian regimes."
Israel’s elections and U.S. policy
Glenn Greenwald
Polls show that Israel is likely to elect a right-wing government with an uber-nationalist component. What implications should that have for U.S. policy?
The “defense cut” falsehood from The Washington Post and Robert Kagan
Glenn Greenwald
Barack Obama proposes to spend $40 billion more on defense spending this year than was spent last year. Why is he being attacked for "cutting the defense budget"?
How Republicans created the myth of Ronald Reagan
Will Bunch
With the Gipper's reputation flagging after Clinton, neoconservatives launched a stealthy campaign to remake him as a "great" president.
Increasing even-handedness in the Middle East
Glenn Greenwald
There are some preliminary signs of positive changes in America's approach to the Middle East, and few things are as important as ensuring that continues.
Continuing Bush policies in Israel and Afghanistan
Glenn Greenwald
As the U.S. economic crisis reportedly worsens, is there any real justification for continuing our involvement in Israel's wars and escalating our seven-year occupation of Afghanistan?
Obama’s Hamas problem
Tony Karon
The president can't afford to continue the Bush administration's policies toward Israel.
GOP embraces Obama, fingers crossed
Thomas Schaller
The strategy is to not obstruct while hoping he and Democrats self-destruct.
The real reason Bill Clinton pardoned Marc Rich
Joe Conason
During Eric Holder's confirmation hearing, Arlen Specter scolded the attorney general-designate, but no one mentioned Israeli pressure.
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