Nobody Knows the Identities of the 150 People Killed by U.S. in Somalia, but Most Are Certain They Deserved It
We’ve been inculcated to view the world the way a 6-year-old watches cartoons: Bad Guys should be killed, and that’s the end of the story.
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Hillary Clinton, With Little Notice, Vows to Embrace an Extremist Agenda on Israel
Bill Clinton vows that, if elected, Hillary "would make it one of her top priorities to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance."
"Bandage Me Quickly!" The Death of a Journalist in Yemen
A witness to the killing of Almigdad Mojalli, who worked for Voice of America, recounts what happened when the bomb struck.
Last Call: The Life and Death of an Ambulance Driver in Yemen
Abdulmalik Amer, an ambulance driver in northern Yemen known for traveling dangerous routes others were too afraid to drive, was killed by an airstrike while responding to an emergency call.
Paul Krugman Unironically Anoints Himself Arbiter of "Seriousness": Only Clinton Supporters Eligible
After spending years mocking “Very Serious People,” Krugman decrees all “serious” policy experts support Hillary Clinton, thus excluding dozens of actual pro-Sanders experts from his club.
Terrorist Watchlist Errors Spread to Criminal Rap Sheets
The error-ridden terrorist watchlist is making its way onto rap sheets, allowing the war on terror to ensnare criminal defendants faced with charges that have nothing to do with terrorism.
"Black Americans for a Better Future" Super PAC 100% Funded by Rich White Guys
Most of the money — 96 percent — comes from conservative white billionaire hedge fund manager Robert Mercer.
Hillary Clinton Has Long History of Collaboration With GOP on Foreign Policy
On foreign policy, the two parties are like-minded enough that when the candidate for one strays from party orthodoxy, the candidate for the other may be a more than adequate substitute.
NSA Chief Stakes Out Pro-Encryption Position, in Contrast to FBI
Mike Rogers said Thursday that “encryption is foundational to the future,” and arguing about it is a waste of time.
In Recent Trials of Violent Cops, the Broader Police Force Gets a Pass
After decades of impunity, an officer's conviction is understandably seen as a step toward accountability. But even prosecutors make arguments that deny systemic racism in policing.