Category Archives: Barack Obama
Bi-Partisan Platitudes at the George Bush Library
On April 25, all living US presidents from Jimmy Carter onward gathered in Dallas, Texas to herald the opening of the George Bush presidential library. Democrat and Republican alike, along with their wives, participated in a flattering ceremony that deemed … Continue reading →
Naming the Dead: Five Stories #drones
Reprinted with permission From Naming the Dead: Of more than 2,500 people so far thought to have been killed in the CIA’s Pakistan drone campaign, we’ve identified the names of perhaps 20%. Identifying the names of those killed can dramatically … Continue reading →
Why Do We Know So Little About the Drone Wars?
by Chad Nelson How many Americans know the extent of the Obama Administration’s drone wars? How many, and in which countries, are drone bombings being carried out? What is the success rate of drone attacks, and how is the Administration … Continue reading →
Bradley Manning: “I Have a Clear Conscience”
Bradley Manning, the Army private who has been held in custody since May 26, 2010 on suspicion of leaking classified material to WikiLeaks, offered a plea bargain during a pretrial conference on February 28. Manning’s guilty plea to 10 lesser … Continue reading →
Activists Celebrate King’s Birthday: Deny Responsibility for Wall St. Atrocity Wars
by jay janson This weekend Americans do not celebrate the birthday of the Martin Luther King Jr., the dangerous trouble maker for the amoral predatory private investment community of the wealthy, the who King condemned the criminal wars necessary to it’s … Continue reading →
