On this day in 2001, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in a demonstration that the Keystone Kops are always prepared to exploit a crisis. In the ensuing two decades, the TSA has proven itself skilled at harassing travelers and freaking out over pocketknives and water bottles while steadfastly failing at its assigned task of making air transportation any safer. The TSA, in short, is an awful example of government...
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Pentagon Finally Admits it Killed Women and Children in Yemen
Daughter of American citizen Anwar Awlaki, killed in US airstrike Jan. 29thPresident Trump eluded the White House press corps today to helicopter off to Dover Air Force Base for...
War Drums: Trump’s National Security Advisor Threatens Iran
It wasn't hard to see this coming. President Trump's National Security Advisor, Gen. Michael Flynn, delivered a clear threat to the government of Iran today, ominously stating...
The Washington Post’s War on Peacemakers
Kucinich and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Aleppo, Syria I have dedicated my life to peace. As a member of Congress I led efforts to avert conflict and end wars in countries such as...
US Sends Military Supplies To Syrian Alliance In First Under Trump Admin
Confirming that the US role in the Syrian conflict is likely to expand in the coming months, Reuters reported that the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State has supplied its...
Five Minutes Five Issues: Iraq Oil, Wall Bill, Madonna’s Thoughtcrime. Ma’s Advice, Snowden’s Asylum
A new episode of Five Minutes Five Issues posted on Saturday. You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher,...
Pre-Emptive Attack Iran Bill Active in US House
You will often see potentially important pieces of legislation languish in the US House. A bill will remain active, meaning that it can be brought to the Floor at any time. But...
Ron Paul: ‘Remain Vigilant’ Regarding Trump Administration
Ron Paul commented Wednesday regarding the early days of Donald Trump’s presidency and what may be expected in the future from the Trump administration. Speaking with host Alex...
Five Minutes Five Issues: Clemency, Surveillance Sharing, Loan Guarantees, Marijuana Delays, Faulty Convictions
A new episode of Five Minutes Five Issues posted on Saturday. You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher,...
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