Informed Comment - Part 1442

US still in Conventional War in Afghanistan via . . . Drones?

By Jack Serle | ( Bureau of Investigative Journalism) | – – US drones hit Taliban more than terrorist networks despite end of Afghan war […]

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Bill of Rights

Trump’s response to Orlando massacre proves just how dangerous he is

By Adam Quinn | (The Conversation) | – – Those who’ve been wondering when Donald Trump would switch from the wild bombast of his primary […]

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Israel/ Palestine

In further Move to Far Right, Israel passes Draconian Terrorism Law

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — A controversial new anti-terrorism law passed the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, […]

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Arab Americans

Despite Terrorism fears, 59% of Americans Welcome Syrian, Iraqi Refugees

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | “American attitudes on refugees from the Middle East”: A Public Opinion Poll by Shibley Telhami is just out. […]

Juan Cole

Terrorism

Orlando and the Future of Terrorism

By John Feffer | ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) | – – It’s tempting to use a harsh epithet like “terrorism” to describe the […]

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Featured

Obama: Hating on Muslim-Americans makes you an ally of ISIL, & Unamerican

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – President Obama is clearly concerned about the direction of the country and the mainstreaming of anti-Muslim […]

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Gay Rights

Three LGBTQ Muslims offer their thoughts on the Orlando shooting and dismiss right-wing attempts to Appropriate their cause.

AJ+ | (Video News Report) | – – “Three LGBTQ Muslims offer their thoughts on the Orlando shooting and dismiss right-wing attempts to pay lip […]

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Anti-War Movement

Should President Obama have Apologized to the Victims of Hiroshima?

Vicente Medina | (Informed Comment) | – – While President Obama did not formally apologize for the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japanese civilians […]

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Internet