The Extremely Profitable Invasion of Iraq

Many of those responsible for the Iraq War have gone on to enjoy rewarding careers as senior policymakers in Washington or have cashed in on their time in government by taking well-paid roles in the private sector.

War of Lies

The Architects of the Iraq War: Where Are They Now?

Jon Schwarz

They’re all doing great, thanks for asking.

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Trump’s Last Defense Secretary Has Regrets — but Not About Jan. 6

Peter Maas

Chris Miller, a combat veteran, is battling critics who say he failed to send troops when a mob stormed the Capitol.

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How Iran Won the U.S. War in Iraq

Murtaza Hussain

A trove of secret intelligence cables obtained by The Intercept reveals Tehran’s political gains in Iraq since the 2003 invasion.

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Top Stories

Bush’s Iraq War Lies Served as a Blueprint for Donald Trump

James Risen

The officially sanctioned conspiracy theory that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11 set a dangerous precedent.

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“Trauma Never Goes Away”: As America Forgets, Iraq War Stays With U.S. Veterans

Murtaza Hussain

Twenty years after the invasion, veterans struggle to reconcile their sacrifices with the unhappy outcome and the false narratives that started the war.

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Top Cop Scapegoats Reform DA for Double Murder in Austin

Akela Lacy

Gov. Greg Abbott’s budget cuts led to the release of a man who went on to be accused in the killings.

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Iraqis Tortured by the U.S. in Abu Ghraib Never Got Justice

Elise Swain

“Miraculously, they still believe in the U.S. justice system and still want to tell their story to a U.S. jury.”

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Americans Don’t Care About the Iraqi Dead. They Don’t Even Care About Their Own.

Peter Maass

The U.S. has a long and disturbing habit of ignoring the violence it commits overseas as well as at home.

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Podcasts

 

Understanding the Silicon Valley Bank Run

Deconstructed

Damon Silvers, deputy chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the 2008 bank bailout, explains how deregulation paved the way for SVB’s collapse.

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Hooray, We Now Have Medicare for All (Bank Deposits)!

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank's depositors means every dollar in US bank accounts is insured by the federal government. MOST READ Pentagon Analyst Kept Intel Job After Joining Jan. 6 Mob,

Conflicting Reports Thicken Nord Stream Bombing Plot

Sunday, March 12, 2023

None of the emerging narratives surrounding the Nord Stream pipeline bombing really contradicts Seymour Hersh's central allegation that Biden authorized the operation. MOST READ Trump's Last

Will you donate $5 to help expose the “real” Ron DeSantis?

Friday, March 10, 2023

Florida's governor has made himself a right-wing star by “owning the libs.” We're investigating his real record — and the wealthy corporate interests and political machine behind his rise. The

Matt Gaetz, Progressive Caucus, and Former Obama Ambassador Team Up to Oppose Syria Occupation

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Robert Ford, who as ambassador to Syria pushed an aggressive approach to Bashar al-Assad's regime, is now backing a resolution by Gaetz to end the remaining US occupation. MOST READ US Embassy in

As Texas Judge Stalls, the Abortion Rights Movement Won’t Wait

Sunday, March 5, 2023

The underground has achieved a 50-year goal: free abortion on demand without apology. MOST READ The Disturbing Groupthink Over the War in Ukraine Jeremy Scahill At this dangerous moment, with threats

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