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The Generals and Obama. With Friends Like These.....

Robert Greenwald | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Robert Greenwald

The military has decided it needs more troops in Afghanistan (didn't see that one coming did ya?). News flash: The military always decides it needs more troops in wartime.

Ex-CIA agent: Argument that Afghanistan War Makes Us Safer is "Bulls**t"

Robert Greenwald | Posted 09.19.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

We were told that we went to Afghanistan to fight the terrorists there, so we wouldn't have to fight them at home. That was eight long years ago.

Bombs will kill women in Afghanistan

Robert Greenwald | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


Robert Greenwald

Self immolation is a method of suicide by lighting oneself on fire and has reached epidemic levels amongst women in Afghanistan.

This Video Will Piss You Off and Break Your Heart

Robert Greenwald | Posted 07.19.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

Well-reasoned foreign policy results in more housing, jobs and education. When that policy consists of applying a military solution to a political problem it results in death, destruction, and suffering.

Robert Greenwald Talks Afghan Civilian Casualties on MSNBC's 'The Ed Show'

Rethink Afghanistan | Posted 07.13.2009 | World


Rethink Afghanistan

It's so crucial for more people to see this exclusive footage because it puts a human face on the war, US military airstrikes and indiscriminate bombing.

Experts from Afghanistan Urge Members of Congress to Rethink the War (VIDEO)

Robert Greenwald | Posted 07.03.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

As the war escalates, as the death toll soars and the financial and moral costs spiral out of control, we are bringing in experts who can provide a more complete picture of the dire situation in Afghanistan.

Cost of War in Afghanistan: Over $172 Billion and Counting

ZP Heller | Posted 06.06.2009 | World


ZP Heller

When you factor in the projected costs of long-term military occupation, interest, and veterans' benefits, we're talking about a war that will cost close to $1 trillion.

Brave Afghan Vet Demands Answers from Congress

Robert Greenwald | Posted 05.24.2009 | Politics


Robert Greenwald

Rick Reyes's testimony raises critical concerns that Congress must address before approving a massive supplemental war funding bill in the next few weeks.

Lawrence Korb and I Debate Military Escalation in Afghanistan (Video)

Katrina vanden Heuvel | Posted 05.21.2009 | World


Katrina vanden Heuvel

I believe the more responsible and effective strategy moving forward is to take US-led military escalation off the table, begin to withdraw US troops and support a regional diplomatic solution.

Will the War in Afghanistan Help Me Keep My Job?

Robert Greenwald | Posted 05.16.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

We bring you Cost of War, part three of our Rethink Afghanistan documentary, which delves into the financial costs of this broadening war.

The Cost of War in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

Rethink Afghanistan | Posted 05.16.2009 | World


Rethink Afghanistan

Everyone has a friend or relative who just lost a job. Do we really want to spend over $1 trillion on another war? Do we really want spend our tax dollars on a war that could last a decade or more?

If David Brooks Thinks He Knows So Much About Afghanistan, He Should Debate Robert Greenwald

ZP Heller | Posted 05.03.2009 | World


ZP Heller

I'm curious to know what Afghanistan David Brooks visited? Either Brooks spent all his time hanging out with military leaders or there's a whole crisis he's deliberately trying to downplay.

'Rethink Afghanistan' Takes New 'Real-Time Documentary' Approach For Dialogue On Afghanistan

New York Times | Posted 04.23.2009 | World


The activist filmmaker Robert Greenwald has tried for years to speed up the production process for his documentaries. Now, he says, he is creating one...

What Is "the Most Dangerous Country in the World Today?"

Robert Greenwald | Posted 04.23.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

Imagine a national dialogue filled with rational, thoughtful discussions on the issues surrounding Afghanistan. That is our goal.

Is Andrew Bacevich Right About Oversight Hearings for Afghanistan?

ZP Heller | Posted 04.22.2009 | World


ZP Heller

I was surprised when Bacevich told me we wouldn't see congressional oversight hearings anytime soon.

Why I Am Going to Afghanistan

Robert Greenwald | Posted 04.11.2009 | World


Robert Greenwald

From experience, I know the best guides are all of you. What are the key issues and questions that we should be focused on now regarding Afghanistan?

17,000 Troops Will Be "a Drop in the Bucket" in Afghanistan

ZP Heller | Posted 04.09.2009 | World


ZP Heller

2008 was the bloodiest year of this war to date, though it looks like 2009 will be much worse -- and not simply because our country is committing so many more troops.

Enough! Foreclosure Victims Speak Out

Tara L. Conley | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Tara L. Conley

Brave New Foundation provides an interactive platform so that people whose homes have been foreclosed on can tell their stories and be key players in the debate in Washington.

To Hell And Back Again

Angela Peacock | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living


Angela Peacock

I was an 18-year old, fresh out of high school, with an M16 and camouflage paint smeared on my face. No one told me that eleven years later, I'd be tired, very broken, isolated, and damaged goods.

Only One Day Left to Tell Your Senators "Lieberman Must Go!"

ZP Heller | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

Stripping Lieberman of his committee chairmanships is not about exacting revenge. Lieberman has careened to the right on both foreign and domestic policy issues.

Cancer Expert Discusses Dangers of McCain's Health Record Secrecy

ZP Heller | Posted 11.04.2008 | Media


ZP Heller

McCain is the most public of public figures right now. We have the right to know about his health history because it could interfere with his ability to lead and become a national security issue.

Nancy Pelosi Doesn't Need a Timeout to Fix the Economy

ZP Heller | Posted 10.26.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

Pelosi has made a difference in negotiating this bailout while still managing to speak directly with the public (imagine that!).

What Is Wal-Mart So Afraid Of? Four Words: Employee Free Choice Act

Robert Greenwald | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics


Robert Greenwald

The Employee Free Choice Act is a vital piece of legislation that, if passed, will go a long way toward restoring the middle class in our country.

Meet the Bloggers: Henry Rollins and Paul Waldman Spurn the Media's Love for McCain

Robert Greenwald | Posted 10.07.2008 | Media


Robert Greenwald

2008-09-07-meetblogg.jpg Make no mistake, FOX is willing to do whatever it takes to advance their conservative agenda. They will lie, smear, and distort to their hearts' content.

Meet the Bloggers: Darcy Burner Can End the Iraq War Responsibly

ZP Heller | Posted 09.09.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

When it comes to the Iraq war, the question is no longer whether the U.S. should end it, but how.  On yesterday's Meet the Bloggers, special guest Darcy Burner made the case for A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, which she co-authored earlier this year.