PAWNS IN THE GAME
Saddam Hussein
opinion
LONG MEMORIES
Held Without Charge
Election
As a journalist, Leslie Cockburn dined with Saddam Hussein’s sons and reported from war zones. Mick Jagger came to dinner. Now she’s running as a Democratic candidate in Virginia.
WAR CRIMES
Shocking new Amnesty report shows yet again the Syrian regime’s cruelty.
EROTIC
Donald Trump may brag about how strong his dubious opposition to the Iraq War was, but one of its most famous villains loves him.
EXPOSED
The ‘Late Night’ host kicked off his week in D.C. with—what else?—a takedown of Donald Trump’s terrible weekend.
THE IRAQ
It’s no secret that national security policy isn’t Donald Trump’s strong suit. But his lack of basic knowledge during a town hall with veterans on Tuesday was startling.
UNREALITY CHECK
The Republican candidate’s praise of Saddam for fighting terrorists ignores the fact Saddam was one of the most ruthless and destructive terror sponsors in history.
He’s Baaaaack
Supporters of the powerful Shia cleric stormed Baghdad’s parliament, leaving legislators quivering in the basement and Iraq on the edge of political chaos.