John Bolton Wants to Bomb Iran — and He May Get What He Wants
Bolton has outlasted James Mattis and John Kelly, and the Trump administration is now filled with hard-liners who want to attack Iran.
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Who Are the Top 10 Democratic Presidential Contenders for 2020?
Who is going to be the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2020 election? Here are Mehdi Hasan’s top 10 picks.
The FBI's Investigation of Trump as a "National Security Threat" is Itself a Serious Danger. But J. Edgar Hoover Pioneered the Tactic
Did the FBI investigate Trump due to disagreements with his policy views on Russia? If so, it would not be the first time the bureau abused its powers this way.
Mike Pompeo Lied About the U.S. and the Middle East. Here’s the Truth.
Trump’s secretary of state gave a speech in Cairo that obscured the U.S. role in the Middle East. America has not been a force for good.
As Democratic Elites Reunite With Neocons, the Party's Voters Are Becoming Far More Militaristic and Pro-War Than Republicans
Democrats once favored an end to Middle East wars. Reflecting their Trump-era ethos, Democrats are now their primary proponents.
I Was Sexually Harassed on Bernie Sanders's 2016 Campaign. I Will Not Be Weaponized or Dismissed.
Accusations of sexual misconduct should not be weaponized to serve a political agenda. Nor should claims be ignored to protect a beloved candidate.
What's The Matter With the Democratic Party? Just Watch Pelosi and Schumer Respond to Trump's Wall Speech.
The Democratic Party struggles to keep even in a rhetorical battle it should be winning by a landslide.
Cyntoia Brown’s Freedom Is a Reminder That All Sex Workers Have a Right to Self-Defense
Child sex trafficking victim Cyntoia Brown’s case shows us who gets to stand their ground — and who does not.
There Is a Real Border Crisis. A Wall Would Only Make It Worse.
No “crisis of the heart” has ever been fixed with steel slats.
"We Want to Survive": Afghans Warily Anticipate Trump's Withdrawal of Thousands of U.S. Troops
Some Afghans fear that fewer U.S. troops will lead to more violence, while others hope the pullout will give the country a better shot at peace.