http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/05/criminalizing-everyone/?feat=article_top10_read
"You don't need to know. You can't know." That's what Kathy Norris, a 60-year-old grandmother of eight, was told when she tried to ask court officials why, the day before, federal agents had subjected her home to a furious search.
The agents who spent half a day ransacking Mrs. Norris' longtime home in Spring, Texas, answered no questions while they emptied file cabinets, pulled books off shelves, rifled through drawers and closets, and threw the contents on the floor.
The six agents, wearing SWAT gear and carrying weapons, were with - get this- the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Kathy and George Norris lived under the specter of a covert government investigation for almost six months before the government unsealed a secret indictment and revealed why the Fish and Wildlife Service had treated their family home as if it were a training base for suspected terrorists. Orchids.
That's right. Orchids.
By March 2004, federal prosecutors were well on their way to turning 66-year-old retiree George Norris into an inmate in a federal penitentiary - based on his home-based business of cultivating, importing and selling orchids.
Mrs. Norris testified before the House Judiciary subcommittee on crime this summer. The hearing's topic: the rapid and dangerous expansion of federal criminal law, an expansion that is often unprincipled and highly partisan.
Astronomical numbers of federal criminal laws lack specifics, can apply to almost anyone and fail to protect innocents by requiring substantial proof that an accused person acted with actual criminal intent.
The medical and economic costs of nuclear power
The Lost Generation
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/13/the_lost_generation
Capitalism's most vulnerable point is the death spiral of overcapacity. In the easy credit boom times we built too many malls, too many car factories, too may fast food joints, too many houses. Now the only way for businesses and consumers to survive is too cut back drastically.This hits the hardest in the young and Business Week raised the possibility that we are creating a "Lost Generation" of young people without the prospects of decent employment.
We can talk all we want about building a better future full of "Green Jobs", but on the current trajectory, that future will arrive in China long before it reaches our shores. The "chicken and egg" problem described by the Wall Street Journal won't be solved until the government starts aggressively seeding the Green Tech Business, because alternative energy is the only place where we have undercapacity. And this can be a "bottoms-up" strategy simply by requiring every utility company to buy excess solar and wind capacity from consumers at some sort of fixed rate. Consumers in California could easily afford to shift to solar if they knew they could make a profit from their excess capacity. The second thing the government could do would be to designate certain less scenic parts of the millions of acres of government land as open for solar and wind development in a public private partnership.
The Great Depression required the WPA to act as the investor in public infrastructure to get us out of the death spiral of Zero private investment. We are back at that place (0.1% of GDP). WE need a Green WPA now.
Israel 'must answer' for Gaza war
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8307628.stm
The Palestinians have urged the UN to act to punish Israel for its offensive in the Gaza Strip last winter.
The move reverses a Palestinian decision to defer action on a UN report that accuses both Israel and Hamas of war crimes during the conflict.UN condemns 'war crimes' in Gaza
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8257301.stm
There is evidence that both Israeli and Palestinian forces committed war crimes in the recent conflict in Gaza, a long-awaited official UN report says.
It accuses Israel of deliberately using "disproportionate force" in the three-week operation in December and January. The report also condemned rocket attacks by Palestinian groups which Israel says sparked its offensive.
Palestinians and human rights groups say more than 1,400 Gazans were killed, but Israel puts the figure at 1,166.
Three Israeli civilians and 10 Israeli soldiers were also killed.
Israel, which had refused to co-operate with the UN fact-finding team, said the report was "clearly one-sided".
( That wouldn't be hard to understand. They were the ones with regular armed forces causing almost all the casualties. 'One sided' is exactly correct. )
Turkish TV series angers Israel
Israel's foreign minister has ordered Turkey's ambassador to be summoned over a Turkish TV series that portrays Israeli soldiers killing children.
Avigdor Lieberman said the programme, broadcast on Turkey's state television, incited hatred against the country. In one clip screened on Israeli TV, an Israeli soldier takes aim at a smiling young girl.
SecurityCongress softens Pakistan aid conditions
BusinessDow closes over 10,000 for first time in a year
WorldClinton: U.S. officials stuck in Cold War
NationalWHITTLESEY: Seeking 'monsters' to kill abroad
NationalWILLIAMS: Unintended consequences of liberal policies
SportsYankees showing stripes in playoffs
WorldRussians send mixed signals on Iran
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Israelis may stay home to avoid arrest in Europe
Israel is seriously considering restricting travel to Europe by its senior officials and military officers, fearing they might be arrested in the wake of a disputed U.N. report that accuses the Jewish state of targeting civilians in its Gaza war earlier this year.
Avital Leibovich, a spokeswoman for the Israel Defense Forces, told The Washington Times on Monday, "Currently there is no specific advisory and different senior officers are continuing their travel as planned. However, we are in touch and we are discussing with the foreign ministry and other legal authorities whether we need to take additional steps like potential restrictions of travel."
Wi-fi 'to get a whole lot easier'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8307977.stm
'Magnetic electricity' discovered
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8307804.stm
The Wi-Fi Alliance said it would soon finish work on a new specification called Wi-Fi Direct.
It will let wi-fi devices like phones and laptops connect to one another without joining a traditional network.The Wi-Fi Alliance - whose members include Intel, Apple and Cisco - hopes devices with the new technology will be on the market by the middle of 2010.
River pollution 'wipes out' fish - Trent in Staffordshire
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/staffordshire/8308083.stm
http://www.consortiumnews.com/
Obama and the Left's Old Schism
The Obama presidency has reopened an old schism on the Left between the purists and the pragmatists, says Robert Parry. October 14, 2009
The Obama presidency has reopened an old schism on the Left between the purists and the pragmatists, says Robert Parry. October 14, 2009
Saying 'No' to a Wider Afghan War
President Obama is under mounting pressure to send more troops to Afghanistan, but Ivan Eland urges a different course. October 13, 2009
President Obama is under mounting pressure to send more troops to Afghanistan, but Ivan Eland urges a different course. October 13, 2009
Insurers Make Case for Public Option
By demanding harsher fines on Americans who don't buy health insurance, the industry revives a public option, says Robert Parry. October 12, 2009
By demanding harsher fines on Americans who don't buy health insurance, the industry revives a public option, says Robert Parry. October 12, 2009
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Reasoning Behind Obama's Peace Prize
Barack Obama may have earned his Nobel Peace Prize by ousting a gang of White House warmongers, writes Robert Parry. October 12, 2009
Barack Obama may have earned his Nobel Peace Prize by ousting a gang of White House warmongers, writes Robert Parry. October 12, 2009
Obama's Deserving Peace Prize
Despite all the ridicule of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize, ex-CIA analyst Melvin A. Goodman thinks it was deserved. October 11, 2009
Despite all the ridicule of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize, ex-CIA analyst Melvin A. Goodman thinks it was deserved. October 11, 2009
Regime Change v. Regime Modification
Facing a choice on Afghanistan, President Obama might reflect on U.S. experiences in other conflicts, says Bruce P. Cameron. October 11, 2009
Facing a choice on Afghanistan, President Obama might reflect on U.S. experiences in other conflicts, says Bruce P. Cameron. October 11, 2009
Ronald Reagan's Bloody 'Apocalypto'
From the Archive: An irony of Columbus Day is that crimes of the early conquerors are better known than more recent atrocities. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: An irony of Columbus Day is that crimes of the early conquerors are better known than more recent atrocities. By Robert Parry
More Doubts on Iran Nuke Question
Ex-State Department intelligence chief Greg Thielmann points to gaps in the case for an Iranian nuclear bomb, via TheRealNews. October 11, 2009
Ex-State Department intelligence chief Greg Thielmann points to gaps in the case for an Iranian nuclear bomb, via TheRealNews. October 11, 2009
Revolving Door Shuts on Public Option
The health insurance industry has an inside track because of its many insider-lobbyists, say Bill Moyers and Michael Winship. October 10, 2009
The health insurance industry has an inside track because of its many insider-lobbyists, say Bill Moyers and Michael Winship. October 10, 2009
Health Insurers Threaten Rate Hikes
U.S. health insurers say they may hike rates on everyone if Congress doesn't make more concessions, reports Robert Parry. October 9, 2009
U.S. health insurers say they may hike rates on everyone if Congress doesn't make more concessions, reports Robert Parry. October 9, 2009
Can US Make Sound Decisions?
Lack of Bush-era accountability at the Washington Post and other elite outlets hampers today's decisions, writes Robert Parry. October 8, 2009
Lack of Bush-era accountability at the Washington Post and other elite outlets hampers today's decisions, writes Robert Parry. October 8, 2009
Ray McGovern on Iran Nuke Question
Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern assesses the evidence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program, via TheRealNews. October 8, 2009
Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern assesses the evidence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program, via TheRealNews. October 8, 2009
Why Global Capitalism Crashed
Repeal of banking regulations a decade ago opened the gates for financial disaster, reports TheRealNews. October 7, 2009
Repeal of banking regulations a decade ago opened the gates for financial disaster, reports TheRealNews. October 7, 2009
Pragmatic Empathy for One's Enemies
Arrogance has often been the hallmark of U.S. foreign policy, but Ivan Eland argues that empathy makes more sense. October 6, 2009
Arrogance has often been the hallmark of U.S. foreign policy, but Ivan Eland argues that empathy makes more sense. October 6, 2009
Afghanistan: Eight Years and Counting
The war in Afghanistan reaches its eighth anniversary with more Americans doubting its rationale, notes Dennis Loo. October 6, 2009
The war in Afghanistan reaches its eighth anniversary with more Americans doubting its rationale, notes Dennis Loo. October 6, 2009
Obama's Mideast Peace Dilemma
In pursuit of Mideast peace, President Obama's finds himself with unlikely allies and surprising adversaries, says Robert Parry. October 6, 2009
In pursuit of Mideast peace, President Obama's finds himself with unlikely allies and surprising adversaries, says Robert Parry. October 6, 2009
Democrats Ponder Health-Care Suicide
If Democrats enact an industry-friendly health-care bill, they may touch off a voter rebellion, writes Robert Parry. October 4, 2009
If Democrats enact an industry-friendly health-care bill, they may touch off a voter rebellion, writes Robert Parry. October 4, 2009
WPost Pushes Confrontation with Iran
The Washington Post's neocon editorial pages are at it again, showing tough-guy swagger toward Iran, says Melvin A. Goodman. October 3, 2009
The Washington Post's neocon editorial pages are at it again, showing tough-guy swagger toward Iran, says Melvin A. Goodman. October 3, 2009
Why Was the Berlin Wall Built?
With the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's collapse looming, William Blum looks at little known reasons why it was built. October 3, 2009
With the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's collapse looming, William Blum looks at little known reasons why it was built. October 3, 2009
Two Writers Depart a Stranger Land
The deaths of screenwriting greats, Larry Gelbart and Budd Schulberg, remind Michael Winship of the power of words. October 3, 2009
The deaths of screenwriting greats, Larry Gelbart and Budd Schulberg, remind Michael Winship of the power of words. October 3, 2009
WTimes, Bushes Hail Rev. Moon
The Bush Family joined in a Washington Times celebration of South Korean theocrat Sun Myung Moon, reports Robert Parry. October 2, 2009
The Bush Family joined in a Washington Times celebration of South Korean theocrat Sun Myung Moon, reports Robert Parry. October 2, 2009
Honduran Coup Leaders Tighten Grip
As the Honduran coup cracks down on dissent, the U.S. State Department maintains its ambivalent stance, reports TheRealNews. October 1, 2009
As the Honduran coup cracks down on dissent, the U.S. State Department maintains its ambivalent stance, reports TheRealNews. October 1, 2009
Obama and the Afghan Quagmire
President Obama's skepticism about military solutions will be tested by pressure to escalate in Afghanistan, says Ivan Eland. October 1, 2009
President Obama's skepticism about military solutions will be tested by pressure to escalate in Afghanistan, says Ivan Eland. October 1, 2009
Why Afghanistan Really Fell Apart
President George H.W. Bush set Afghanistan on the road to chaos with a fateful decision in 1989, Bruce P. Cameron writes. September 30, 2009
President George H.W. Bush set Afghanistan on the road to chaos with a fateful decision in 1989, Bruce P. Cameron writes. September 30, 2009
US Press Corps Fails Again on Iran
Learning little from the Iraq debacle, the U.S. press corps is repeating its professional lapses on Iran, says Robert Parry. September 30, 2009
Learning little from the Iraq debacle, the U.S. press corps is repeating its professional lapses on Iran, says Robert Parry. September 30, 2009
G-20 Protesters Faced New Weapons
While America's Right frets about facing repression, it was on display last week against G-20 protesters, says Mike Ferner. September 29, 2009
While America's Right frets about facing repression, it was on display last week against G-20 protesters, says Mike Ferner. September 29, 2009
Intelligence Vets Back Torture Probe
A dozen U.S. intelligence veterans urge President Obama to reject a call from seven ex-CIA directors to stop a torture probe. September 28, 2009
A dozen U.S. intelligence veterans urge President Obama to reject a call from seven ex-CIA directors to stop a torture probe. September 28, 2009
Review: Michael Moore's 'Capitalism'
"Capitalism: A Love Story" reveals a deeper side of Michael Moore's thinking about America's problems, writes Lisa Pease. September 28, 2009
"Capitalism: A Love Story" reveals a deeper side of Michael Moore's thinking about America's problems, writes Lisa Pease. September 28, 2009
Don North's 'Yesterday's Enemies' DVD
Veteran war correspondent Don North returned to a bloody battlefield in El Salvador to assess the human cost of war. To see a trailer, click here.
Veteran war correspondent Don North returned to a bloody battlefield in El Salvador to assess the human cost of war. To see a trailer, click here.
An Insider's View of ACORN
Writer-activist David Swanson explains why the Right despises ACORN --for its aggressive defense of poor communities. September 26, 2009
Writer-activist David Swanson explains why the Right despises ACORN --for its aggressive defense of poor communities. September 26, 2009
The Mystique of 'Free Market' Obama
As the Left debates the "real" Barack Obama, media critic Jeff Cohen is troubled by the President's "free market" paeans. September 26, 2009
As the Left debates the "real" Barack Obama, media critic Jeff Cohen is troubled by the President's "free market" paeans. September 26, 2009
The Republican War on ACORN
The stampede trampling the poor people's group ACORN ignores the long GOP campaign of dirty tricks, says Jason Leopold. September 25, 2009
The stampede trampling the poor people's group ACORN ignores the long GOP campaign of dirty tricks, says Jason Leopold. September 25, 2009
WPost Blasts Obama's Missile Reversal
Washington Post neocons are mad that President Obama scrapped a missile shield near Russia, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 24, 2009
Washington Post neocons are mad that President Obama scrapped a missile shield near Russia, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 24, 2009
Why Obama Must Demand Openness
President Obama faces pressure to stop a CIA torture inquiry when he should broaden the probe, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 24, 2009
President Obama faces pressure to stop a CIA torture inquiry when he should broaden the probe, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 24, 2009
Neocon Judge's History of Cover-ups
Judge Laurence Silberman stopped a suit on U.S. torture in Iraq, reprising his cover-ups of the Reagan years, says Robert Parry. September 23, 2009
Judge Laurence Silberman stopped a suit on U.S. torture in Iraq, reprising his cover-ups of the Reagan years, says Robert Parry. September 23, 2009
Honduran President Returns from Exile
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya slipped back into his country in defiance of coup leaders, reports Al Jazeera. September 22, 2009
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya slipped back into his country in defiance of coup leaders, reports Al Jazeera. September 22, 2009
The American Doomsday Machine
Before becoming famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg was an insider on a U.S. plan for nuclear madness. September 21, 2009
Before becoming famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg was an insider on a U.S. plan for nuclear madness. September 21, 2009
Why Not Look Backwards, with Clarity
The Justice Department may be narrowing its inquiry on torture, but Dennis Loo sees reason for a wider probe. September 21, 2009
The Justice Department may be narrowing its inquiry on torture, but Dennis Loo sees reason for a wider probe. September 21, 2009
Was the Iranian Election 'Rigged?'
A poll of Iranians clashes with the U.S. media's view that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won through fraud, says Robert Parry. September 21, 2009
A poll of Iranians clashes with the U.S. media's view that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won through fraud, says Robert Parry. September 21, 2009
Honduras Tilts Toward Revolution
The struggle to reverse a coup against the elected president of Honduras is expanding its goals, reports TheRealNews. September 21, 2009
The struggle to reverse a coup against the elected president of Honduras is expanding its goals, reports TheRealNews. September 21, 2009
In Case You Missed These Stories
Once a month, we look back at some of the previous month's special stories. Here's a selection from August.
Once a month, we look back at some of the previous month's special stories. Here's a selection from August.
Review: Reassessing 'The Informant!'
'The Informant!' with Matt Damon is more a drama about corporate malfeasance than a comedy, says Lisa Pease. September 20, 2009
'The Informant!' with Matt Damon is more a drama about corporate malfeasance than a comedy, says Lisa Pease. September 20, 2009
CIA Torturers Running Scared
Seven ex-CIA directors are telling President Obama to shut down an investigation into torture, writes Ray McGovern. September 19, 2009
Seven ex-CIA directors are telling President Obama to shut down an investigation into torture, writes Ray McGovern. September 19, 2009
What Did Ahmadinejad Really Say?
Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is accused of calling the Holocaust "a lie," but what was the full quote? asks Robert Parry. September 19, 2009
Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is accused of calling the Holocaust "a lie," but what was the full quote? asks Robert Parry. September 19, 2009
Industries Battle Obama's Reforms
Energy and financial industries take aim at more of President Obama's reform agenda, writes Michael Winship. September 18, 2009
Energy and financial industries take aim at more of President Obama's reform agenda, writes Michael Winship. September 18, 2009
A Bad Vietnam Lesson for Afghanistan
A New York Times op-ed urges Vietnam-style paramilitaries for Afghanistan without the ugly context, says Douglas Valentine. September 17, 2009
A New York Times op-ed urges Vietnam-style paramilitaries for Afghanistan without the ugly context, says Douglas Valentine. September 17, 2009
Hate Radio Hollows Out America
Right-wing hate radio, now targeting the first black President, is a cancer on American democracy, says Jay Diamond. September 17, 2009
Right-wing hate radio, now targeting the first black President, is a cancer on American democracy, says Jay Diamond. September 17, 2009
Monopoly Looms on Electronic Voting
The sale of Diebold's election unit to ES&S could leave one company counting 75% of American votes, notes Lisa Pease. September 16, 2009
The sale of Diebold's election unit to ES&S could leave one company counting 75% of American votes, notes Lisa Pease. September 16, 2009
Challenging Americans on Torture
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says Americans must educate themselves on torture and not be "Good Germans." September 15, 2009
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says Americans must educate themselves on torture and not be "Good Germans." September 15, 2009
How the Soviet Menace Was Hyped
A declassified document reveals how Cold War hardliners exaggerated the Soviet threat in the 1980s, Melvin A. Goodman says. September 15, 2009
A declassified document reveals how Cold War hardliners exaggerated the Soviet threat in the 1980s, Melvin A. Goodman says. September 15, 2009
Torture First, Justify Afterwards
CIA's former inspector general admits that harsh interrogations preceded written legal guidance, Jason Leopold reports. September 15, 2009
CIA's former inspector general admits that harsh interrogations preceded written legal guidance, Jason Leopold reports. September 15, 2009
Protest of War Games Prompts Arrests
A weekend protest of war games for young Americans led to arrests of activists and a reporter, writes Linda Milazzo. September 15, 2009
A weekend protest of war games for young Americans led to arrests of activists and a reporter, writes Linda Milazzo. September 15, 2009
Was the 'Lockerbie Bomber' Framed?
U.S. outrage over release of a Libyan convicted in the PanAm 103 bombing ignores signs he was railroaded, says Morgan Strong. September 14, 2009
U.S. outrage over release of a Libyan convicted in the PanAm 103 bombing ignores signs he was railroaded, says Morgan Strong. September 14, 2009
Ray McGovern Warns of 'Two CIAs'
Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern says President Obama may have reason to fear from CIA hardliners, writes Brad Friedman. September 13, 2009
Ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern says President Obama may have reason to fear from CIA hardliners, writes Brad Friedman. September 13, 2009
Bush's Interrogators Stressed Nudity
George W. Bush's interrogators humiliated "war on terror" captives by keeping them nude, reports Robert Parry. September 12, 2009
George W. Bush's interrogators humiliated "war on terror" captives by keeping them nude, reports Robert Parry. September 12, 2009
Obama Faces Hard Afghan Choice
With the Afghan War nearly eight years old, President Obama must make a fateful choice on troop levels, says Michael Winship. September 12, 2009
With the Afghan War nearly eight years old, President Obama must make a fateful choice on troop levels, says Michael Winship. September 12, 2009
The Real Lessons of 9/11
The 9/11 attacks and their aftermath show that competence and rational behavior matter, writes Robert Parry. September 11, 2009
The 9/11 attacks and their aftermath show that competence and rational behavior matter, writes Robert Parry. September 11, 2009
Gaps in Obama's Health Proposal
President Obama signaled that significant health reform might be delayed for years, reports TheRealNews. September 11, 2009
President Obama signaled that significant health reform might be delayed for years, reports TheRealNews. September 11, 2009
Old Hands Picked for CIA Oversight
Congressional Republicans and the CIA opt for "trusted old hands" for intelligence oversight jobs, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 11, 2009
Congressional Republicans and the CIA opt for "trusted old hands" for intelligence oversight jobs, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 11, 2009
US Workers Get Short Shrift on Jobs
Since the 1970s, U.S. workers have seen little gain from surging productivity, reports TheRealNews. September 10, 2009
Since the 1970s, U.S. workers have seen little gain from surging productivity, reports TheRealNews. September 10, 2009
The Speech that Obama Should Give
President Obama hopes a speech to Congress will revive health reform, but Ray McGovern says some strong medicine is needed. September 8, 2009
President Obama hopes a speech to Congress will revive health reform, but Ray McGovern says some strong medicine is needed. September 8, 2009
Ronald Reagan's Torture
The CIA report on George W. Bush's torture policies also offers clues on Ronald Reagan's "dark side," reports Robert Parry. September 8, 2009
The CIA report on George W. Bush's torture policies also offers clues on Ronald Reagan's "dark side," reports Robert Parry. September 8, 2009
Careerists Pull Obama to Afghan Mess
Media and political careerists want President Obama to plunge deeper into the Afghan morass, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 8, 2009
Media and political careerists want President Obama to plunge deeper into the Afghan morass, says Melvin A. Goodman. September 8, 2009
At Glenn Beck's Call
Fox News' Glenn Beck pressured the White House to oust Van Jones over a "9/11 truth" petition, David Swanson notes. September 7, 2009
Fox News' Glenn Beck pressured the White House to oust Van Jones over a "9/11 truth" petition, David Swanson notes. September 7, 2009
Obama Must Respect Afghan Humanity
President Obama needs new thinking to reverse the poisonous violence of Afghanistan, argues Sherwood Ross. September 7, 2009
President Obama needs new thinking to reverse the poisonous violence of Afghanistan, argues Sherwood Ross. September 7, 2009
Anti-Hillary Movie Tests Legal Limits
A movie attacking Hillary Clinton may prompt a Supreme Court standard for corporate money in politics, writes Michael Winship. September 6, 2009
A movie attacking Hillary Clinton may prompt a Supreme Court standard for corporate money in politics, writes Michael Winship. September 6, 2009
Colin Powell and Lessons of My Lai
William Calley voices remorse about the My Lai massacre, but Colin Powell has never been called to account, says Robert Parry. September 4, 2009
William Calley voices remorse about the My Lai massacre, but Colin Powell has never been called to account, says Robert Parry. September 4, 2009
Broder Is Latest Torture Apologist
David Broder has joined the list of Washington Post columnists finding excuses for torture, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 4, 2009
David Broder has joined the list of Washington Post columnists finding excuses for torture, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 4, 2009
Mercenaries Hide Costs of War
Washington's use of mercenaries shields the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from their full political costs, writes Sherwood Ross. September 3, 2009
Washington's use of mercenaries shields the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from their full political costs, writes Sherwood Ross. September 3, 2009
The War on CIA's Inspector General
Stung by the critical torture report, CIA brass undercuts an independent inspector general, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 3, 2009
Stung by the critical torture report, CIA brass undercuts an independent inspector general, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 3, 2009
Ignoring the Truth about Lockerbie
The furor over the release of a Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing ignores evidence of his innocence, says William Blum. September 3, 2009
The furor over the release of a Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing ignores evidence of his innocence, says William Blum. September 3, 2009
PanAm 103 Verdict: Justice or Politics?
From the Archive: The Obama administration won't question the weak evidence in the PanAm 103 bombing conviction. By William Blum
From the Archive: The Obama administration won't question the weak evidence in the PanAm 103 bombing conviction. By William Blum
Afghanistan for Dummies
President Obama's envoy on Afghanistan is muddled in explaining how to measure the war's success, says Ray McGovern. September 2, 2009
President Obama's envoy on Afghanistan is muddled in explaining how to measure the war's success, says Ray McGovern. September 2, 2009
WPost Misses Real Problem at CIA
Lamenting poor CIA morale, the Washington Post misses the years of mismanagement, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 1, 2009
Lamenting poor CIA morale, the Washington Post misses the years of mismanagement, writes Melvin A. Goodman. September 1, 2009
CIA: Osama Helped Bush in '04
From the Archive: Osama bin Laden's pre-election video in 2004 was viewed at the CIA as a bid to boost George W. Bush. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: Osama bin Laden's pre-election video in 2004 was viewed at the CIA as a bid to boost George W. Bush. By Robert Parry
Bush's Conspiracy to Riot
From the Archive: Today's right-wing disruptions of health-care "town halls" harken back to George W. Bush's riot in 2000. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: Today's right-wing disruptions of health-care "town halls" harken back to George W. Bush's riot in 2000. By Robert Parry
The Left's Media Miscalculation
From the Archive: A lookback at that how the American Left squandered its media advantage and aided the Right's ascendancy. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: A lookback at that how the American Left squandered its media advantage and aided the Right's ascendancy. By Robert Parry
GOP & KAL007: 'The Key Is to Lie First'
From the Archive: A case study of how Ronald Reagan and the Republicans mastered the Big Lie a quarter century ago. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: A case study of how Ronald Reagan and the Republicans mastered the Big Lie a quarter century ago. By Robert Parry
The Wedding
From the Archive: An explanation of why Dick Cheney would be so audacious to hide a covert action from Congress. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: An explanation of why Dick Cheney would be so audacious to hide a covert action from Congress. By Robert Parry
America's Matrix
From the Archive: A look-back at how we exposed George W. Bush's deceptions at the start of the Iraq War. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: A look-back at how we exposed George W. Bush's deceptions at the start of the Iraq War. By Robert Parry
Rev. Moon, North Korea & the Bushes
From the Archive: A look-back on the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's secret financial ties to North Korean and U.S. leaders. By Robert Parry
From the Archive: A look-back on the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's secret financial ties to North Korean and U.S. leaders. By Robert Parry
VA testing drugs on war veterans
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jun/17/va-testing-drugs-on-war-veterans
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