Why do we tolerate the threat of another world war in our name? Why do we allow lies that justify this risk? The scale of … A world war is beckoningRead more
CIA
Truth about the CIA
It’s no secret that the CIA isn’t always up front with the public about its operations. You may even be kept in the dark if … Truth about the CIARead more
CIA Interventions in Syria: A Partial Timeline
This partial timeline provides evidence that the U.S. government and Obama in particular bear a significant responsibility for the Syrian war and the results of … CIA Interventions in Syria: A Partial TimelineRead more
CIA Admits It Accidentally Left Explosive Material in Virginia School Bus
The CIA has admitted it accidentally left explosive material under the hood of a school bus in Loudoun County, Virginia, after a K-9 training exercise … CIA Admits It Accidentally Left Explosive Material in Virginia School BusRead more
How the CIA Played America
The history of the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—its coups, assassinations, detention, extraordinary rendition, torture, “black sites,” drone executions, dirty wars and the sponsorship of … How the CIA Played AmericaRead more
ISIS of Guatemala Leaders Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity
Guatemala, where this week police have arrested 18 ex-military leaders on charges of committing crimes against humanity during the decades-long, U.S.-backed dirty war against Guatemala’s … ISIS of Guatemala Leaders Arrested for Crimes Against HumanityRead more
C.I.A. Death Squad
by Allan Nairn from the Nation magazine, April 17, 1995 The U.S. government has systematic links to Guatemalan Army death squad operations that go far … C.I.A. Death SquadRead more
From the Shadows of the Cold War: the Rise of the CIA
Veteran journalist David Talbot, founder and former editor-in-chief of Salon, doesn’t skim over the surfaces of things. With the help of his long-time associate and … From the Shadows of the Cold War: the Rise of the CIARead more
Report makes case for prosecuting US war criminals
This week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a 159-page report titled, “No More Excuses: A Roadmap to Justice for CIA Torture.” This detailed report sets … Report makes case for prosecuting US war criminalsRead more
The CIA Is an Ethics-Free Zone
By John Kiriakou I joined the CIA in January 1990. The CIA was vastly different back then from the agency that emerged in the days … The CIA Is an Ethics-Free ZoneRead more