Nuclear Sub Cheating ScandalA large number of nuclear submarine drivers never legitimately passed their qualification exams.Christopher Brownfield
Let the Military Mouth Off!After McChrystal's botched interview, Defense Department workers now need Pentagon clearance before talking to the media. Christopher Brownfield on how a fearful military undermines democracy.Christopher Brownfield
The Case for Blowing Up the Oil WellChristopher Brownfield says explosives could be the key to stanching the flow, but the geologists working for Big Oil might be standing in the way.Christopher Brownfield
How Big Oil Conned ObamaThe president asked the oil companies for their advice instead of ordering them to stop the spill. Christopher Brownfield on what Obama could learn from Bush and Putin about forceful decisions.Christopher Brownfield
Don't Blame Offshore DrillingRushing to ban offshore drilling after the Gulf spill only pushes oil companies to move to countries with lax environmental laws. Instead, the White House should punish the culprit for this ecological Chernobyl.Christopher Brownfield
Nuke the Oil SpillOn Monday, the Interior Department's top offshore drilling regulator announced he will be stepping down, after criticisms of his cozy relationship with industry officials. The White House will also be creating an independent panel to investigate the spill.Christopher Brownfield
Fighting the Wrong WarObama’s worst-case scenario is a terrorist grabbing a nuke from a failed state. So what would his new plan do to prevent that?Christopher Brownfield
Socialized Medicine Works for the MilitaryIn the Navy, Christopher J. Brownfield was a patient under socialized health care and lived to tell the tale. He explains why the public option for health care is good enough for the military—and America.Christopher Brownfield
Coping With My Iraq NightmaresIt was a slow, painful awakening to realize last week that I have post-traumatic stress disorder.Christopher Brownfield
How America Blew It in SyriaAn Iraq vet on why U.S. attacks on Syria threaten the possibility of a responsible withdrawal from Iraq.Christopher Brownfield
