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Summer of discontent Summer of discontent
From Social Security to the war, the polls continue to plunge on President Bush and the Republican-led Congress.
Mark Follman Jun 17, 2005
Putting Deep Throat in perspective Putting Deep Throat in perspective
Leading media lights Pat Buchanan and Rush Limbaugh explain that Nixon's enemies were responsible for losing the Vietnam War, and for genocide in Cambodia.
Mark Follman Jun 2, 2005
Unofficially worried about a quagmire Unofficially worried about a quagmire
Why U.S. troops may not be headed for home any time soon.
Mark Follman Apr 25, 2005
The Associated Press "insurgency" The Associated Press "insurgency"
Conservative bloggers tar an AP photojournalist with complicity in Sunday's street execution in Baghdad -- another cheap shot at the "left-wing" media.
By Mark Follman Dec 22, 2004
Why the U.S. must withdraw from Iraq
Vietnam proved that offensive occupations are doomed. In his arrogance, Bush is repeating the same blunder.
By Peter Dale Scott Oct 28, 2004
They knew how to win. Does John Kerry? They knew how to win. Does John Kerry?
The Bush machine is running one of the dirtiest -- and most effective -- campaigns in modern history. The Democrats need to get back in the fight.
By Eric Boehlert Sep 1, 2004
"I'm very ashamed" "I'm very ashamed"
The former Texas official who got George Bush into the National Guard apologizes for making sure that young men with important "family names" did not have to fight in Vietnam.
By Jeff Horwitz Aug 27, 2004
"That flag is our flag"
Veterans, led by war heroes Wesley Clark and Max Cleland, charge out of the trenches in Boston for John Kerry.
By Tim Grieve Jul 26, 2004
John Kerry, the man who uncovered Iran-Contra John Kerry, the man who uncovered Iran-Contra
The Democratic nominee has a long record of fearlessly exposing abuses of power -- including launching the investigation that unraveled the worst scandal since Watergate.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jul 22, 2004
Aiming for John Kerry's Purple Heart Aiming for John Kerry's Purple Heart
How low will the Swift Boat Veterans sink to defame the presidential candidate's Vietnam record?
By Joe Conason Jul 16, 2004
At the breaking point At the breaking point
The Bush administration's unrealistic war planning has increased the dangers facing the men and women on the ground in Iraq.
By Robert Schlesinger Apr 29, 2004
Can the U.S. avoid a worst-case scenario in Iraq? Can the U.S. avoid a worst-case scenario in Iraq?
Perhaps -- by increasing troop strength and raising taxes. An interview with "Dark Victory" author Jeffrey Record.
By Robert Schlesinger Apr 29, 2004
The GOP's not-so-impartial hit man The GOP's not-so-impartial hit man
Desperate to denigrate John Kerry's war record, Republicans have trotted out a "nonpartisan" Navy Vietnam vet -- who was a protege of Nixon dirty trickster Charles Colson and whose law firm is closely tied to the Bush White House.
By Joe Conason Apr 23, 2004
Letters
A Vietnam vet warns Bush backers are "playing a dangerous, self-destructive game" by trashing John Kerry's Purple Heart. Plus: Readers respond to P.W. Singer's two-part story, "Outsourcing the War."
Apr 22, 2004
John Kerry: The video game John Kerry: The video game
In "Battlefield Vietnam," a new version of one of the most popular games in the U.S., you too can try to win a Silver Star saving your buddies in the jungle.
By Wagner James Au Apr 13, 2004
Joe Conason Joe Conason
Even worse than Ann Coulter's smearing of decorated war veteran Max Cleland last week are the fawning right-wingers now trumpeting her lies.
By Joe Conason Feb 21, 2004
Letters
Readers respond to "Kerry vs. the Chicken Hawks," by Robert Poe, and "Howard's End," by Joan Walsh.
Feb 20, 2004
The Salon Interview: Daniel Ellsberg The Salon Interview: Daniel Ellsberg
Like John Kerry, he returned from the Vietnam War to become one of its most famous opponents. Now the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers blasts the Bush camp's "obscene" attack on Kerry's patriotism.
By David Talbot Feb 19, 2004
Right Hook Right Hook
Limbaugh says Americans don't care about Bush's National Guard problem because they love him; Lowry says Kerry smeared Vietnam vets, Coulter shrieks that he stalks lonely heiresses. Plus: Dissenting thoughts on same-sex marriage.
By Mark Follman Feb 18, 2004
The lies that bind
If a democratic Iraq was the goal all along, why didn't Wolfowitz and Bush tell the American people before they sacrificed their sons and daughters?
By Robert Scheer Feb 4, 2004
"The Fog of War" "The Fog of War"
Errol Morris tries to pin down Vietnam War chess-master Robert McNamara, and the results are fascinating -- also troubling, deeply confusing and way too artistically precious.
By Charles Taylor Dec 19, 2003
Letter from an Army vet
A disabled Vietnam-era vet visits a Minneapolis V.A. hospital and discovers that many fellow vets oppose the Bush administration's war in Iraq.
Dec 5, 2003
Letters
Readers respond to "'Welcome to Vietnam, Mr. President'," by Jessica Kowal, and "Why the Antiwar Left Must Confront Terrorism," by Mark Follman.
Nov 19, 2003
Right Hook Right Hook
The New York Post dismisses the rising U.S. body count; Oliver North says let the CIA play dirty. Plus: David Brooks says kill the evil scum; Canadian pundit Barbara Amiel gushes over Bush's "stern cowboy looks."
By Mark Follman Nov 5, 2003
Oiling up the draft machine? Oiling up the draft machine?
The Pentagon is quietly moving to fill draft board vacancies nationwide. While officials say there's no cause to worry, some experts aren't so sure.
By Dave Lindorff Nov 3, 2003
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