The Trump-Cruz (and Clinton) Police State Is Already Alive in France
But does it work? And should we import it to the United States? No and no.
ISIS
Ted Cruz Wages Jihad on Truth
Senator scaremongers to deflect from his lack of a real plan to deal with ISIS.
Hillary Clinton on Brussels: Terrorists Won't 'Undermine Democratic Values'—But She Already Has
Candidates say dumb things after terrorist attack in Brussels.
Brussels Attacks Give Cruz Another Occasion to Slam Obama for Refusing to Say 'Radical Islamic Terrorism'
The Texas senator seems to think the phrase has magical powers.
Trump and Cruz on War and Peace
Trump is more skeptical of foreign intervention, but both promise to boost military spending and destroy ISIS.
Ted Cruz's Assault on the Citizenship Rights of Americans
The Expatriate Terrorist Act will terrorize Americans more than ISIS
What the Eagles of Death Metal Can Teach Us About Fighting Terrorism
The police can't be everywhere.
John Kerry Was So Proud of Meeting With Hollywood Hotshots He Tweeted This…
The secretary of state is seeking helping in disrupting ISIS's "narrative" (and maybe a cameo on Fuller House).
Ted Cruz Is a Threat to Your Citizenship Rights
His Expatriate Terrorist Act is a mischievous bill that'll endanger all Americans
Liberal Media Darling John Kasich Is an Interventionist Nightmare
The rational "moderate" wants to overthrow Assad, wage a "massive" war against ISIS, punch Russia in the nose, green-light pre-emptive strikes against North Korea and maybe Iran, and give government access to your cell phone...but it's all good because he expanded Medicaid and isn't Donald Trump
Republicans Plan to Defeat ISIS With Rhetoric
Their plans, such as they are, sound a lot like Obama's, but with tougher rhetoric.
Marco Rubio Says ISIS is Too Scary For the First Amendment at GOP Debate
Florida senator calls threat from radical jihadists "unprecedented."
U.S. Considering 'Military Options' to Stem Rise of Islamic State in Libya
We have always been at war with terror, or Libya, or ISIS, or whoever
Did ISIS Make a Bad Move by Attacking Istanbul?
The suicide bombing might end the cozy arrangement between the organization and the Turkish president
ISIS Is Expanding. Should U.S. Military Bases Abroad Expand Too?
Author David Vine says a growth in overseas bases will damage national security and the economy.
Did ISIS Mess With the Wrong Country By Attacking Istanbul?
Erdogan might finally stop playing footsie with this outfit
Multiple ISIS-Linked Attacks in Central Jakarta Kill At Least Two, Injure 19
Attack in Indonesia fourth Islamic State attack outside Iraq and Syria in 2016
Obama's Sick SOTU "Carpet Bombing" Burn on Ted Cruz
...is everything that's wrong with politics
Obama to Congress: Please Authorize What I'm Already Doing
...but if you don't authorize it, he'll keep doing it anyway.
Justin Amash: Let's Close Loophole That Lets U.S. Sell Guns to Syrian Rebels
Libertarian Congressman responds to President Obama's executive order on guns.
Jerry Lewis: "Refugees Should Stay Where The Hell They Are!"
"Nobody has worked harder for the human condition than I have!" says noted statesman Jerry Lewis.
Top 10 Foreign Affairs Stories of 2015 That Will Matter in 2016
What you need to know about the year's biggest international hotspots, revolutions, and brewing conflicts.
State Department Lists 'Bringing Peace, Security to Syria' Among Top 2015 Accomplishments
Let's look at a few recent news items about this oh-so-safe and peaceful country...
The New York Times Joins the 'ISIS Is Too Scary For Free Speech' Movement
The Grey Lady gets cold feet about the First Amendment.
Why Ground Troops Won't Work Against ISIS
Sometimes even when there is a will there is no way
The Will and the Way Problem With Defeating ISIS
Why boots-on-ground, Western or Muslim, are not a good strategy
Closing Schools Over Terrorist Threats Creates New Problems
Stop the fear: Children are more likely to die in a car crash.
U.S. Foreign Policy Is Too Militarized
How the military became the most powerful diplomatic tool America has - and why that won't help win the fight against ISIS.
The Latest Excuse for Curbing Free Speech? ISIS.
Law professor Eric Posner never misses a chance to scaremonger for limits on free expression.
Carpet-Bombing: Wall-to-Wall Folly
'Death from Above' has shown little success as a long-term strategy against terrorists
Rand Paul Is Virtually the Only Candidate Who Doesn't Want to Start World War III in Syria
GOP debate separates the interventionist hawks from... the one other guy.
Will San Bernardino Shootings Lead to More Militarized Police?
SWAT team's heroic response to mass shooting leads to calls for more military gear for local cops.
U.S. Says ISIS Sold $500 Million of Oil, With 'Great Deal' Going to Syrian Government
Russia accuses Turkey of being a primary recipient.
The US is Heading Toward More Open-Ended War With No Coherent Mission
New bases and new commitments to defend other countries' borders mean "enduring" military conflicts.
Hakeem Olajuwon? Go Play Ball Somewhere Else. Beardy McTerrorist? Come on in!
Matt Welch talks about Donald Trump's inanely authoritarian Muslim border policy on Kennedy
Why Are These ISIS Fighters Kicking Each Other in the Groin?
Great moments in jihadist combat training.
UPDATED W TRANSCRIPT: Watch President Obama's Speech on ISIS & San Bernardino Shooting Here at 8 P.M.
Streaming live from the White House YouTube channel...
Terrorism Seeming More and More Likely the Motive for San Bernardino Rampage (UPDATED: FBI Makes It Official)
Inspiration from both al Qaeda and ISIS noted.
Why Authorities Are Still Careful About the Motives for the San Bernardino Shootings (UPDATED: With Latest Info)
Farook may be Muslim, but he doesn't seem to match the ISIS profile.
United Kingdom Bombing ISIS in Syria, RAF Captain 'Absolutely Confident' There Would Be No Civilian Casualties
Cameron says the airstrikes would keep Britain safe.
Why Assad Isn't 'Our Son of a Bitch'
Assad was our son of a bitch when the U.S. government needed him. Then he outlived his usefulness.
Stop Using the Mentally Ill to Advance Your Ideology
Fear of a small group of unpredictable people is used to attack political opponents.
Rand Paul and 10 Heedless Hawks
The Kentucky senator offers a desperately needed alternative to the GOP's mindless militarism.
