war
More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary
November 30, 2009President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.
Read moreA veteran reflects on the left and the peace movement
November 27, 2009The left has done a poor job of speaking to veterans, and that's unfortunate.
Read moreNext steps in Afghanistan
November 19, 2009One of the Obama administration's most important actions has been its decision to thoroughly review U.S. objectives, goals and strategy in Afghanistan.
Read moreCapitalism, socialism, democracy and other letters to the editor
November 5, 2009Michael Moore's film on capitalism shows how very limited democracy is under capitalism.
Read moreUN Gaza report becomes political football
November 4, 2009The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution opposing any "endorsement or further consideration" of the UN Goldstone report, but the action is unlikely to have long-term significance.
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