The Washington Independent

Arms and the Dudes: How Three Stoners from Miami Beach Became the Most Unlikely Gunrunners in History
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 07:11
A gripping account of the U.S. government's unfortunate use of contractors during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
White House Shifts Away From ‘War on Drugs’ Rhetoric
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 00:00
That sharp break from past administrations has left reformers hopeful that the Obama White House will mark a new era in the nation’s fight against drug abuse
The Ongoing Logistical Nightmare of Haiti, Six Days Later
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 00:00
Haitian President Preval authorized the U.S. Air Force to control the so-called 'slot times' for letting planes land and then depart, which the airmen set at two hours per plane
U.S. Guns Fueling Mexican Drug Violence
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 00:00
Faced with opposition from the powerful gun lobby and its congressional supporters, such proposals aren't likely to get far this year