AltWeeklies Wire
How Can I Avoid Joining al-Qaeda by Mistake?new
According to the journal of the U.S. Army's Combating Terrorism Center, al-Qaeda's HR department is actively seeking new recruits among the general populace. Sneaky bastards that they are, they're not posting help wanted ads on Craigslist or sticking "Earn money and martyrdom from home" flyers under the windshield wipers of parked cars.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-01-2009 |
Commentary
Is John McCain Hoping for a Terror Threat?new
Nobody said that John McCain was hoping for a terrorist attack on the United States, but that is the implicit accusation he is denying when he talks about "working tirelessly" to prevent an attack. And that superficial and pathetic exchange of views is probably the closest that the United States is going to come to a genuine debate on security issues during this entire election campaign.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
07-07-2008 |
Commentary
When it Comes to Islam, Good Fences Make Good Neighborsnew
On the Right, terrorism is considered a mass insurgency, unique to Islam, and the ultimate goal is to destroy democracy. On the Left, terrorism is seen as a reaction to American imperialism; they believe Islam is no different from any other religion. Both are right and wrong.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-28-2008 |
Commentary
FBI Solicits Informants To Spy On RNC Protest Groupsnew
They were looking for someone to show up at "vegan potlucks" throughout the Twin Cities and rub shoulders with RNC protesters, schmoozing into their inner circles, then reporting back to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
05-23-2008 |
Politics
Those Who Promise to be 'Tough on Terror' Ignore Its Root Causesnew
American intervention overseas, from never-ending sanctions on Iraq to permanent military bases on the Arabian Peninsula, is without question the primary cause for 9/11 and the current terrorist threat, a point the 9/11 Commission Report also made perfectly clear. But this is not the answer America is used to hearing from its politicians.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-07-2008 |
Commentary
Jose Padilla: A Corrupted Trial
As the pundits argue over the "winner" in the case, the loser is clear: democracy.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
08-22-2007 |
Commentary
History Happensnew
Americans can't prevent catastrophe, no matter how many bureaucratic security measures they create.
Seven Days |
Judith Levine |
06-25-2007 |
Commentary
Thinking Differentnew
When does the war on terror -- and the violations of our Constitutional rights -- end?
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
01-11-2006 |
Commentary
The Spying Gamenew
New York cops and civil libertarians have resumed their fight over political surveillance.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
12-16-2005 |
Politics
Only Cowards Resign First, Speak Out Secondnew
Health and Human Services chief Tommy Thompson leaves the Bush White House having overseen the most kooky, dangerous sex education the government has ever promoted.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
12-09-2004 |
Commentary
Incomprehensible Statements Pile Up in Campaignnew
At one point in a sympathetic Time magazine piece, John Kerry made a foolish statement, which taken out of context is going to bite him in the ass. "We have to get back to the place we were, where terrorists are not the focus of our lives, but they're a nuisance," he said.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
10-13-2004 |
Commentary
Country Club Swagger: Bush Is an Embarrassment to Real Mennew
George W. Bush confuses attitude with masculinity. If he were a real man, he'd keep his sights on the real enemy, Osama bin Laden, not pick an easier, more convenient fight with Saddam Hussein.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-27-2004 |
Commentary
A Bin Laden Ad Could Beat Bushnew
If John Kerry can pin the failure to capture Osama bin Laden on Bush in his upcoming ads, he will finally connect with the fear that is driving this election.
The Village Voice |
Wayne Barrett |
09-15-2004 |
Politics
