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Skepticism toward Bush claims about Syria and North Korea
Glenn Greenwald
Many media accounts simply repeat uncritically the rather dubious accusations of the administration.
Charles Krauthammer on the evils of associating with terrorists
Glenn Greenwald
The most politically manipulated term in the English language is used to smear Barack Obama as an associate of "terrorists."
Looking past Pennsylvania
Joan Walsh
Obama needs to come down from his front-runner's pedestal and fight for working-class voters. Plus: Did Keith Olbermann really say that?
Turn down that thermostat, permanently
Michael T. Klare
In the new world order, energy scarcity will dominate our lives -- determining when we drive, if we travel, and what we eat.
The GOP on the verge of imploding
Sidney Blumenthal
A look at how radicalism has forced the Republican Party to retreat.
Interview with Aaron Brown on NYT “military analyst” story
Glenn Greenwald
The former CNN news anchor speaks about his program's use of retired generals as war commentators and about his war coverage generally.
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.
Bateman: Under Hillary’s nuclear umbrella (ella ella)
Scott Bateman
Clinton explains her nuclear policy when it comes to Iran.
Clinton’s surprising appearance on “Countdown”
Steve Benen
A week after a ridiculous debate, MSNBC's Olbermann shows the media how it's done.
When my finger was on the button for Israel
Gregory Levey
I was a young law student applying for a part-time internship. To my amazement, I was soon casting votes at the U.N. and working for Ariel Sharon.
Ken Pollack: Al Qaeda is a great “catch-all” term
Glenn Greenwald
John McCain's sloppy and misleading use of "Al Qaeda" prompts bizarre justifications from Serious Middle East experts.
The harmony between the Right and the media
Glenn Greenwald
Last night's pathetic "debate" was a perfect microcosm of how our political discourse is conducted and our elections decided.
McCain confused about Petraeus’ job, chain of command
Steve Benen
In the latest in a series of gaffes, McCain flubs question on Petraeus and Afghanistan.
Iraq: The ten commandments
Gary Kamiya
In honor of Charlton Heston, here are 10 lessons we should engrave on our foreign policy tablets as we prepare to leave Iraq.
Dick Cheney was never a “grown-up”
Sidney Blumenthal
A hard look at how one man changed the face of neoconservatism.
Critics’ Picks
Salon Staff
Salon's culture gurus tip you off to their favorite things this week: A bawdy British sketch show, a book on the Bard's better half, the return of the Breeders.
Who’s in charge here?
Steve Benen
Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Rice endorsed torture, but took care to "insulate" Bush.
Cleric: Unveiled women burn men to ash
Tracy Clark-Flory
And, he says, they should be punished like thieves and murderers.
Sizing up Petraeus on Iraq
Mark Benjamin
The top U.S. general gave Congress an upbeat assessment of the war Tuesday. Here's the reality behind the rhetoric.
The Iran boogeyman is back
Gary Kamiya
Gen. Petraeus is reportedly going to blame Iran for why we need to stay in Iraq. If he does, it'll be destructive propaganda.
Cokie Roberts speaks out on the war on behalf of the American people
Glenn Greenwald
ABC's establishment spokeswoman claims that Americans want to stay in Iraq until we "win."
A free ride for the Straight Talk Express?
Vincent Rossmeier
An interview with Paul Waldman, coauthor of a new book on the relationship between John McCain and the press.
Hillary’s bridge back to the 20th century
Mike Madden
With recession looming, Clinton banks on '90s nostalgia, reminding Pennsylvania voters of the good old days of her husband's administration.
Why doesn’t the 9/11 Commission know about Mukasey’s 9/11 story?
Glenn Greenwald
Did the attorney general just reveal a critical, previously unknown fact about the 9/11 attack, or did he lie about it to demand new spying powers?
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