Voices
The End of Michael Flynn's Prosecution Was Another Triumph for America's Autocrat-in-Chief
Press coverage of the Flynn case shows that the media has failed yet again to grasp the larger narrative of Donald Trump's presidency.
National Security
With a Distracted Public, the Pentagon Tries to Get Away With Killing Innocent Civilians
The Pentagon’s annual report to Congress covering civilian casualties appears to be yet another case of woefully underreporting innocent deaths.
The Coronavirus Crisis
U.S. Airstrikes Hit All-Time High as Coronavirus Spreads in Somalia
The massive escalation of America’s undeclared war in Somalia comes as the U.N. Secretary-General has repeatedly appealed for a global ceasefire.
Voices
Journalists Promoted ISIS Coronavirus Propaganda. They Should Stop.
If you’re trying to grow a political movement, or even just keep it alive, attention is your oxygen.
Erik Prince Offered Lethal Services to Sanctioned Russian Mercenary Firm Wagner
A business relationship between Prince and Wagner would, in effect, make the prominent Trump administration adviser a subcontractor to the Russian military.
The Coronavirus Crisis
America and the New Geopolitics After Coronavirus
Depending on how the world responds to the emerging challenges of the coronavirus, we could weather this storm — and maybe even make our societies stronger.
Voices
Coronavirus Is Exposing How Foreign Crusades Bled America’s Domestic Resources Dry
The U.S. bled its institutions to the point of anemia in pursuit of crusades abroad, only to find itself unable to deal with acute threats at home.
FBI Opened Terrorism Investigations Into Nonviolent Palestinian Solidarity Group, Documents Reveal
The FBI investigated the International Solidarity Movement for nothing more than First Amendment-protected protests against Israel’s occupation.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Amid Critical Supply Shortage, FEMA Is Spending Millions to Protect Trump Properties
At a time when every federal dollar counts, some question whether the $41 million annual payout is a good use of government resources.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Navy Dismisses Captain Who Sounded the Alarm on Coronavirus, Signaling a Willingness to Stifle Dissent
The Navy said Capt. Brett Crozier exhibited “extremely poor judgment in the middle of a crisis” after a critical memo to leadership leaked to the press.