John Kerry and the Orwellian Language of War

When is a war not a war? According to John Kerry, launching cruise missiles at Syria is not a war. Testifying before the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee, Kerry said, "President Obama is not asking America to go to war." Kerry’s argument seems to...

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Edward Snowden’s Successes: Whistleblowing Works

Two weeks ago the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) succeeded through a FOIA request in compelling the Justice Department to release a 2011 FISA court opinion, which ruled significant parts of the NSA's surveillance unconstitutional. Today, another victory: In a...

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What Message Will Iran Get If US Bombs Syria?

As I wrote earlier this week, much of the pretext for bombing Syria because of chemical weapons use is overshadowed by more fundamental motivations on the part of the Obama administration. Namely, to "send a message" to Iran - the idea being that if Assad can cross...

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Calling Out the NOBama Mommas and Company

The debate over Syria is on, and it looks like libertarian-leaning Republicans like Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Justin Amash are leading a strong Republican charge against President Obama's plan for airstrikes in Syria. Much to the consternation of neocon spear points...

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