Washington Politics
When the 'Watergate Babies' rode their own wave of anger
Swept into office in 1974, this cohort of Democrats led efforts to gut a rogue CIA, secret wars, and other abuses of executive power under Nixon
November 06, 2026
vietnam war
Washington Politics
2026 wasn't the first time war swayed an election
Yet history shows that no matter who wins, antiwar voters often do not get what they want — especially not right away.
November 05, 2026
Washington Politics
Forget the Vietnam war 'gap' we have a real credibility chasm today
Leadership has spun, misled, and kept the populace in the dark through many wars during the country's 250-year history. This may be the worst.
July 03, 2026
Media
How comics taught us how to love and hate war for nearly a century
While many are propaganda for domestic recruitment and foreign influence, other graphic serials have underscored the brutality of service and US policies
May 25, 2026
Middle East
Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap
'Choosing War' author Fredrik Logevall on how the Democratic president went from bombing in 1964 to sending 500,000 ground troops into Vietnam by 1967
April 14, 2026
Middle East
Why the US Navy won't blast the Iranians and 'open' Strait of Hormuz
The era of carrier-dominated airpower is fading, as cheap, unmanned anti-ship weapons reshape naval warfare, whether US planners are ready for it or not.
March 31, 2026
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