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Watch General Petraeus Try to Move the Goalposts on the Afghanistan War

Derrick Crowe — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:40:01 PST

In West Point speech, President Obama was crystal clear: American troops would begin to withdraw from Afghanistan in July 2011. General Petraeus is trying to move the goalposts.

Afghan Government Corruption Thrives While the People Starve

Derrick Crowe — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:46:01 PST

In the shadow of the Afghanistan war, corrupt officials live in opulent homes while poor people sell their children for food.

McCain Insists 'Everyone Knows the Facts,' Then Gets the Facts Totally Wrong

Staff — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:32:01 PST

But apparently it's impolite to correct the old man.

Laura Flanders GritTV: Can We Scan Ourselves to Safety & Massachusetts Election?

Laura Flanders — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:01 PST

Liliana Segura and Spencer Ackerman ask if this is just more security theater designed to get us to give up our civil liberties, and Mark Green and Malia Lazu on the Mass Election.

Republican Scott Brown Jokes About His Daughters' Availability in Senate Victory Speech

Jan Frel — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:48:01 PST

A misogynostic kick-off for the Republican's Senate career.

Taliban Suicide Bombers Strike Kabul

Derrick Crowe — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:28:01 PST

A wave of suicide bombers and gunmen attacked Kabul on Monday, January 18, 2010.

Civilian Casualties Prove That Military Policies Are Failing in Afghanistan

Derrick Crowe — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:50:01 PST

The U.S. strategy in Afghanistan is failing if measured by the standards proposed by General Stanley McChrystal during his confirmation hearings in June 2009.

The Press Grills Gibbs: What Happened to Obama's Promises of Transparency?

Jan Frel — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:00:01 PST

Transparency was all the rage in the election -- one year in, it's gotten very quiet.

Documentary Exposes Western Antigay Theocratic Effort 'Transforming' Uganda

Bruce Wilson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:01 PST

The "Transformation" movement coming to a US city near you... or it's already there.

Exporting Corruption: 3/4 of Afghan Corruption Cases Involve Westerners

Derrick Crowe — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:58:01 PST

The Afghanistan war is a breeding ground for corruption, and itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s not just the corrupt Afghan government thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s feeding at the trough.

Eight Afghans Killed By Foreign Forces as Koran Desecration Protest Turns Violent

Derrick Crowe — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:52:01 PST

Afghan protesters were killed today when a tense protest erupted in response to rumors that foreign forces desecrated a copy of the Koran.

President Obama to Request Another $33 Billion for Unpopular Wars

Derrick Crowe — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:45:01 PST

The Associated Press reports that President Obama "plans to ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to fight unpopular wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Despite McChrystal Claims, Tide Not Turning in Afghanistan

Derrick Crowe — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:57:01 PST

Gen. Stanley McChrystal says the tide is turning in Afghanistan. He's wrong.

Did an MSNBC Host Refer to Obama as a Muslim Leader?

Jan Frel — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:25:01 PST

Chuck Todd also admits a conservative bias.

The Trials of Growing Up as a Young Woman in America

AlterNet Staff — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:31:01 PST

A new documentary follows four girls as they grapple with body image issues, unhealthy and confusing media images and the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.