U.S. Media Conveniently Overlooks the World’s No. 1 Sponsor of Terrorism

Joshua Cho / FAIR Feb 13, 2020 Outlets like The Wall Street Journal point the finger at Iran without ever considering America's role in destabilizing the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Iraqi Blocs Choose New PM-Designate After Weeks of Jockeying

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SAMYA KULLAB / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2020 Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi is selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Australia Offers a Preview of the World to Come

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jan 31, 2020 Unless we remove the arsonists in power across the globe, we're headed for a climate catastrophe no less destructive than nuclear war. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Alan Dershowitz Is Insulting Everybody’s Intelligence

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jan 30, 2020 The Harvard emeritus law professor claims abuse of power cannot be considered grounds for impeachment. The constitution says otherwise. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pakistan Is Cleaning Up Trump’s Mideast Mess

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 From Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s role in dialing back U.S.-created tensions has been vital—but it won’t be for free. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

34 Soldiers Suffered Brain Injuries in Iran Strike, Pentagon Reports

ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2020 President Trump initially downplayed the extent of the injuries by describing them as "headaches." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. General Says Troop Surge in Middle East May Not End Soon

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Jan 23, 2020 America has sent more than 20,000 additional troops into the region over the past eight months to counter the escalating threat from Iran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gustave Flaubert Anticipated Our Surreal New Normal

Susanna Lee / The Conversation Jan 21, 2020 Donald Trump's presidency has left many of us feeling bewildered and demoralized, but fans of "Madame Bovary" have seen this all before. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Unprecedented Attack on Iran and the Rule of Law

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 15, 2020 There exists no legal framework for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani. Congress must reassert its war powers or risk further attempts. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Key Takeaways From Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa

THOMAS BEAUMONT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 Democrats were bracing for fights over foreign policy. Instead, a whole lot of substance broke out. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Paul Krugman in Imperial Fantasy Land

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jan 14, 2020 The New York Times columnist insists that Donald Trump is an aberration. It’s an argument that ignores centuries of American history. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iran Announces Arrests in Downing of Ukrainian Jet

NASSER KARIMI and AYA BATRAWY / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2020 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani calls for a special court to be established to probe the incident in which 176 people died. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )