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U.S. generals call for Democratic takeover: Disgusted with the leadership of the Iraq war, two retired generals say the GOP must go. Plus: More than 100 current military personnel join a campaign to get the U.S. out of Iraq -- now.; By Mark Benjamin Oct 25, 2006
What else we're reading: Marriages arranged posthumously, Gaultier spoofs skinny chic and more!; Carol Lloyd Oct 5, 2006
The road to 9/11 and beyond: In a riveting new book that ranges from ancient Mecca to the corridors of the FBI, Lawrence Wright brings to life the fanatics behind 9/11 -- and the turf wars that caused U.S. intelligence to miss it.; By Mark Follman Aug 30, 2006
Pentagon: No centralized support for military sexual assault victims: Reports are increasing, but resources for complainants are not improving.; Lynn Harris Jul 19, 2006
U.S. accused of kidnappings in Iraq: Congress demands that the Pentagon release documents that could show U.S. forces kidnapped family members of terror suspects.; By Mark Benjamin Jul 14, 2006
Killing the CIA: In Goss, Bush found the perfect hatchet man to take vengeance on a despised agency. Now Goss is gone, scandal looms -- and the CIA is ruined.; By Sidney Blumenthal May 11, 2006
Addicted to war: "House of War" author James Carroll says the Pentagon is out of control, the Cold War was unnecessary -- and it's good that we're failing in Iraq.; By Farhad Manjoo May 3, 2006
The Galbraith I knew: His biographer recalls how the late economist warned JFK about Vietnam -- and faulted conservative policies for worsening inequality in America.; By Richard Parker May 1, 2006
More top brass blast Rumsfeld: Two retired generals and an admiral denounce his leadership -- and say he's protected by a handpicked ring of high-ranking yes men.; By Mark Follman Apr 25, 2006
Attacking Iran: Are they nuts?: If the U.S. attacked Iran, the consequences would be catastrophic -- including a possible American retreat under fire in Iraq.; By Joe Conason Apr 21, 2006
"I'm the decider": Clinging to Rumsfeld as generals lead an unprecedented revolt, Bush reveals his weakness and his disdain for the lessons of history.; By Sidney Blumenthal Apr 19, 2006
Bush's bluster: What good are U.S. threats against Iran when the whole world has lost its trust in our government?; By Joe Conason Apr 14, 2006
Investigations and other resources: A look at investigations into Abu Ghraib; plus, other reports, legal documents and further reading about prisoner abuse and torture.; Mar 14, 2006
Shark and awe: The Pentagon plans to put neural implants in sharks to have them serve as underwater spies -- another example of a defense budget gone mad.; By Tom Engelhardt Mar 10, 2006
Out of jail, into the Army: Facing an enlistment crisis, the Army is granting "waivers" to an increasingly high percentage of recruits with criminal records -- and trying to hide it.; By Mark Benjamin Feb 2, 2006
More than a "few rotten apples": A U.S. soldier who tortured an Iraqi general to death got his wrist slapped. Yet his appalling sentence made a certain sense.; By Brig. Gen. David Irvine and David Danzig Jan 27, 2006
The Pentagon may be watching you: A database of "threats" and "suspicious incidents" suggests that the military is monitoring the peaceful activities of U.S. citizens.; Tim Grieve Dec 14, 2005
Incalculable pain: The Pentagon is underreporting the number of American soldier casualties in Iraq, say House Democrats.; By Mark Benjamin Dec 10, 2005
The Pentagon's picture problems: The Army calls off its investigation of the pictures-for-porn swap just as a federal judge says the government must release more photos from Abu Ghraib.; Tim Grieve Sep 29, 2005
Was the Pentagon's party a bust?: The Pentagon threw a party to celebrate 9/11 and promote the war in Iraq. Not so many people showed up.; T.G. Sep 12, 2005
Let's Iraq and roll: In a surreal twist on the political demonstration, the Pentagon put on a show to mark 9/11 and honor U.S. troops serving in the war.; By Mark Benjamin Sep 11, 2005
Why does the Washington Post hate America?: Under pressure from readers, bloggers and its own employees, the newspaper pulls out of the Pentagon's 9/11 party plan.; T.G. Aug 16, 2005
"Females are essential": In the aftermath of the deadliest attack ever on American women soldiers, Marines unite around the need for military women in a war zone.; By Phillip Robertson Jun 29, 2005
The real news from Iraq: What would news coverage look like if the Bush administration could design it?; Tim Grieve Jun 28, 2005
Still to blame: Newly declassified files on detainee abuse include sworn statements by a Pentagon employee about a military interrogator who threw the Koran on the floor and "stepped on it" -- provoking detainees to riot.; By Joe Conason May 27, 2005

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