U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS In Syria
President Obama has opened a new front in his “war” against ISIS
72 Hour Gaza Ceasefire Collapses In Less Than Two Hours
A glimmer of hope in Gaza is quickly snuffed out.
Despite International Pressure, Israeli Public Supports Netanyahu On The War In Gaza
The Israeli public if overwhelmingly behind the war in Gaza, and that means it will probably continue for awhile.
Egyptian Government Massacres More Peaceful Protestors
The US backed Egyptian government is massacring supporters of the ousted democratically elected government.
Syria’s Civil War Inspiring Sectarian Violence Outside Syria
Syria’s violence is slipping across it’s borders.That’s not good news at all.
Too Early for 2016 Talk?
We’re actually not speculating about who might be running any more than we used to.
A Word About Jumping To Conclusions, Boston Edition
There’s a lot we still don’t know about what happened in Boston, so maybe it’s time to stop speculating.
Understanding History: The Argentine Military Regime
Providing a little context for Pope Francis’ background+Erick Erickson needs to learn a little history.
Obama’s Timidity In The Face Of Extremism
The Obama Administration’s response to the protests in the Muslim world has been entirely wrongheaded.
12 Dead, At Least 50 Wounded In Mass Shooting At Colorado Movie Theater
Terror erupted in a Colorado movie theater early this morning.
Romney Slams Obama On Syria, But Doesn’t Offer An Alternative
Mitt Romney is criticizing the President over his Syria policy, but his alternative ideas aren’t very good.
Afghanistan War at Ten
Ten years ago tomorrow, President Bush announced that “the United States military has begun strikes against al Qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.”
US Civil War Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Historian J. David Hacker argues that the death toll from the US Civil War is much higher than we think.
31 Americans Killed After Chopper Is Shot Down In Afghanistan
A disastrous day for American troops in Afghanistan.
Oslo Shooter Anti-Muslim Christian Extremist
The death toll in Norway’s deadliest day of terrorism is up to 91. The man behind it, 32-year-old Anders Behring Breivik, is a frequent poster of anti-Muslim screeds on Christian fundamentalist websites.
Oslo Bomb Blast and Shooting Spree: Al Qaeda Suspected (Updated)
A bomb blast in Oslo’s government center has killed at least two people and a presumably related shooting spree at a nearby children’s camp are being investigated as terrorist related.
Arab Spring Update
A summary of the status of the “Arab Spring” uprisings with links to news coverage and commentary.
