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What John McCain didn't learn in Vietnam
In spite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the former POW insists we could have won. No wonder he talks of occupying Iraq for a century.
By Joe Conason Jul 4, 2008
For the sake of the girl with the beautiful swing
For 10-year-olds everywhere -- Little Leaguers or not -- I hope we get a better president than the incompetent we've wasted eight years of our national life on.
By Garrison Keillor Jul 2, 2008
The Scott McClellan sideshow
The former press secretary's testimony about Valerie Plame is valuable, but only the press can uncover whether Bush and Cheney lied to investigators.
By Joe Conason Jun 21, 2008
A McCain-Lieberman ticket?
Joe-mentum slants too far right for Democrats, but it would (believe it or not) move the Republicans toward the center.
By Walter Shapiro Jun 18, 2008
MoveOn, AFSCME hit McCain on Iraq
The groups' new ad goes for voters' emotions, and targets John McCain's comments about staying in Iraq for 100 years.
Alex Koppelman Jun 17, 2008
Displaced Iraqis to return -- but to where?
Thanks to a law meant to quell sectarian violence, returning refugees who find their homes occupied cannot kick them out.
By Anna Badkhen Jun 12, 2008
Conservatives angry at Bush over his statement of regret
Bloggers on the right are attacking President Bush for not sticking to his guns on previous statements he'd made about the war in Iraq.
Alex Koppelman Jun 11, 2008
McCain: Timeline of Iraq withdrawal "not too important"
Democrats are taking advantage of some unartful comments from John McCain, but his campaign says that his words are being twisted.
Alex Koppelman Jun 11, 2008
Bush says he regrets tone on Iraq
In an interview, the president says some of his remarks on the war "indicated to people that I was, you know, not a man of peace."
Alex Koppelman Jun 11, 2008
Debate over contractor immunity hampers Iraq-U.S. deal
The issue is apparently stalling progress as the two countries negotiate over a long-term U.S. troop presence in Iraq.
Alex Koppelman Jun 10, 2008
The real consequences when America is at war
We may not want to admit it, but the war in Iraq is now primarily about murder.
By Chris Hedges Jun 5, 2008
Daughters of Iraq
Charged with preventing suicide bombings, the female guards can't carry guns or work in public.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jun 4, 2008
John McCain's Arab-American problem
Arab-Americans are concentrated in swing states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. And the early signs are not good for McCain.
By Juan Cole May 28, 2008
Joe Lieberman, ideological turncoat
The senator's indictment of the Democratic Party is just as dishonest as his failure to discuss his own evolution as an ally of McCain's.
By Joe Conason May 23, 2008
Escape from Baghdad
Unlike many who would also like to leave, today I board a cargo plane and fly away.
By Anna Badkhen May 23, 2008
Senate passes expanded GI bill despite Bush, McCain opposition
The bill includes funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but an amendment on troop withdrawal is rejected.
Alex Koppelman May 22, 2008
Paul Wolfowitz's next disaster
What's a guy do after orchestrating a failed war and bringing the World Bank to a screeching halt?
Andrew Leonard May 22, 2008
Cry me a river
In a tiny room in Baghdad, U.S. soldiers connect with their friends and family back home. Sometimes hearts break.
By Anna Badkhen May 22, 2008
Has life in Iraq improved?
With pools of open sewage in the streets and little electricity, life for most Iraqis remains bleak.
By Anna Badkhen May 21, 2008
Mutterings over the graves of soldiers
On Memorial Day we'll hear about men who gave their lives for their country, but many lives were not given, they were taken, and taken stupidly and carelessly.
By Garrison Keillor May 21, 2008
The battle against spoiled milk
Iraqis scrimp to pay for black market power so their food won't rot in the desert heat. Plus: Shopping for bread in a Bradley.
By Anna Badkhen May 20, 2008
Another day in paradise
On patrol with U.S. soldiers in Risala, sewage seeps through the dirt and pools underfoot.
By Anna Badkhen May 17, 2008
McCain's amazing Iraq somersault
The "straight talker" has trashed anyone who dared suggest a withdrawal date. Now he's floated one of his own.
By Joe Conason May 16, 2008
Hoping for magic from Americans
The Iraqi government still can't provide its citizens with basic security and services. So many look to Americans -- for everything.
By Anna Badkhen May 15, 2008
My fiancé suddenly joined the Marines
He's a little crazy. Should I wait around for six years?
By Cary Tennis May 14, 2008
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