When we focus on the far right in Libya or Egypt, we erase the almost 2 billion Muslims in the world, the vast majority of whom are nonviolent, and who voice their positions peacefully.read more

The assailants were acting contrary to the very traditions of the religion they were claiming to defend.read more

I want to live in a world where anyone can mock any religion and put out any film on any subject without occasioning a murderous response.read more

From the upcoming September issue of The Progressiveread more

The answer to barbarism is not more barbarism.read more

It sets a terrible precedent for future illegal wars by U.S. Presidents.read more

Congress should deny President Obama another single dime for the operation. Alternatively, it should take up Dennis Kucinich’s proposal and file an article of impeachment against Obama.read more

"A Clear and Arrogant Violation of Our Constitution"read more

The Republicans suddenly discovered a new-found appreciation for the War Powers Act, and Pelosi essentially said that empire trumps both that Act and the Constitution.read more