Charles Koch, George Soros Help Fund Think Tank Opposed To 'Endless War'
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Tulsi Gabbard Wrecks Dems With Powerful Anti-War Debate Answers
Gabbard has made ending American intervention abroad the defining issue of her campaign.
Trump Says War With Iran 'Wouldn't Last Very Long.' History Says Otherwise.
If the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are any indication, the move would be a disaster.
Trump Says He Can Strike Iran Without Congressional Approval. Justin Amash and the Constitution Disagree.
The Republican congressman from Michigan shot back on Twitter.
(We Didn't) Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran…Yet
Parsing Trump's foreign policy, economic theories, and ideological relationship with the 2020 Democratic field
Trump Is Right: Killing Innocent Iranians Would Be a 'Not Proportionate' Response to Downed Drone
Trump says he called off a planned airstrike against Iran on Thursday night, just minutes before the bombs were to be let loose.
War With Iran May Have Been Avoided Due to Trump's Fondness for Fox News
Plus: Senate votes against Saudi arms deals, SCOTUS rules on public crosses, and more...
If Trump Doesn't Want a War With Iran, He Should Stop Pushing Iran Towards War
Demanding capitulation from Tehran is a recipe for disaster
Republicans and Democrats Spar Over Whether Defense Spending Should Increase by $20 Billion or $30 Billion
The depressing bipartisan consensus on ever-increasing defense spending shows no sign of breaking down anytime soon.
Game of Thrones, Like Politics, Is About Violence and Fear
A pre-finale podcast about the HBO series that taught America to love death and dragons.
Beto O'Rourke: U.S. 'Has Completely Forgotten Its Constitutional Responsibility to Lawfully Declare and End These Wars'
O'Rourke has long been a critic of U.S. intervention abroad.
Rand Paul Presses Mike Pompeo on Iran: 'You Do Not Have Our Permission To Go to War'
Does the Trump administration think it can wage war in Iran without congressional approval? Mike Pompeo won't say.
Is the Phrase 'Open Borders' a Libertarian Mistake?
As Trump cracks down yet again, Reason's editors disagree over labeling in immigration policy.
House Votes To End Unauthorized U.S. Involvement in Yemen (Again). Justin Amash Votes Present (Again).
The bill now goes to President Trump's desk.
Rand Paul and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Found Something They Can Agree On
Both the libertarian-leaning Republican and the democratic socialist want Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
The 4 Contradictions of Beto O'Rourke
He's a free trader against dumping, a deficit hawk for Medicare expansion, and an anti-drug warrior who wants to imprison pharma execs.
Congress Grows a Spine
Thank Donald Trump for the belated attempt to enforce the Constitution's separation of powers.
Netflix's Triple Frontier Is a Good Heist Film, and a Not Quite Great Anti-War Movie
Strong performances and sharp direction elevate this drug-war action thriller.
The U.S. Must Stop Supporting War in Yemen, Says Senate
Plus: a Rand Paul add-on makes sure measure doesn't inadvertently authorize new wars, Dick's stores are dropping guns, campus art controversy, and good 8A news
Has Phony Betomania Already Bitten the Dust?
Legitimately interesting yet eminently mockable GenXer Beto O'Rourke joins the 2020 presidential scrum.
Federal Court Rules Male-Only Draft Registration Is Unconstitutional
If the decision holds up on appeal (which is quite likely), Congress would have to choose between expanding draft registration to women or ending it completely.
This 2008 Video Game Is an Oddly Prescient Cautionary Tale About Venezuelan Intervention
In Mercenaries 2, China and the U.S. fight over pieces of Venezuela, before the entire country is wrecked by a nuclear warhead.
U.S. Likely To Settle for Afghan Withdrawal Deal It Could Have Got 15 Years Ago
Early progress in U.S.-Taliban peace talks are a reminder of how little we're fighting for in Afghanistan.
What We Don't Know About U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia and Everywhere Else
The war continues and it's costing lives.
Trump's Right About 'Ridiculous' Misuse of U.S. Troops
The withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan reflect a welcome willingness to question endless military commitments.
Bernie Supporters Slam Beto O'Rourke's Progressive Bona Fides but Mostly Ignore Pot, Immigration, and War
Democratic socialists prioritize economics first.
Bringing Troops Home From Syria and Afghanistan Also Brings Fits of Bipartisan Rage: Reason Roundup
Plus: United Nations goes to bat for Julian Assange and Slack censors chat with Iranians.
It Looks Like Trump Is About to Pull the U.S. Out of Afghanistan, Too
After announcing draw-down from Syria, the president may be seriously contemplating getting out of Afghanistan as well.
Trump Doubles Down on Withdrawing Troops From Syria Despite Freakout From Warmongering Establishment: Reason Roundup
"Does the USA want to be the Policeman of the Middle East?" the president asks-and gets a resounding yes from Republicans and Democrats.
If You Support Democracy and the Rule of Law, You Should Applaud Trump Getting the Hell Out of Syria
Rep. Justin Amash: "U.S. forces should not be engaged in Syria...without legitimate military justification AND proper congressional authorization."
Republican Leaders Sneak Support for Yemen War Into Farm Bill Vote: Reason Roundup
Plus: Google hearing once again reveals legislative ignorance on tech and IRS auditors target more low-income taxpayers.
Trump's Atrocious Saudi Statement Spurs Republican Resistance: Reason Roundup
Plus: U.S. support for gay speakers rose as support for racist speakers diminished.
Tom Woods Interviews Matt Welch About Journalism, Libertarianism, and War
Talking about everything from Central Europe to interventionism to Bill Weld on The Tom Woods Show
Should We Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia?: Podcast
It's bad when U.S. presidents think of weapons sales to dictatorships as jobs programs, but should we remove political constraints on arms dealing altogether?
Will World War III Be Fought by Robots?
What happens when autonomous machines have "to choose between various shades of wrong?" A Q&A with defense analyst Paul Scharre.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Is the Imp Whispering 'War' in President Trump's Ear
Technically he's been yelling it at all of us for years now.
John Bolton to Threaten Sanctions if International Criminal Court Investigates U.S.
"For all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us," Bolton reportedly plans to say.
Vietnam and the Rise of White Power
A new book ties racist reactionary politics to the war, but overreaches when it comes to militias.
Stop Whining About Not Being 'Allowed' to Criticize John McCain
Your unfettered expression is only one click away, and the late senator himself engaged in ritual self-criticism, Matt Welch argues on Bloggingheads.
The Funeral Etiquette of Empire: Podcast
What the reaction to John McCain's death tells us about the values of Washington's political class
American Military Investigation Into Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Clears American Military of Fault
Another propaganda victory for the Taliban, and another awful reminder that America's longest war is still an aimless disaster.
'Peaceful' Montenegro Says It's 'Too Small' To Start World War III
President Trump suggested earlier this week that the "aggressive" Montenegrins could spark a global conflict.
Travel Shows Were Boring as Fuck. Then Came Anthony Bourdain.
The late travel host changed television—and my life.
Worldwide Refugee Population Hits All-Time High, U.S. Intake Reaches All-Time Low
Mike Pompeo celebrates World Refugee Day by bragging about America's "leadership" on the issue, but the numbers tell a different story
The U.S. Military Says It Killed About 500 Civilians Last Year. Outside Groups Put the Count Far Higher.
A lot of people are dying in unauthorized wars.
