Skip to toolbar
  • About WordPress
    • WordPress.org
    • Documentation
    • Support
    • Feedback
  • Log In
  • Register
↓
 

The Progressive Wing

You Are The Revolution

The Progressive Wing
  • Home
    • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • FAQ
    • Members
  • Candidates
  • Organizations
  • Media
Home→Tags Al-Qaeda

Tag Archives: Al-Qaeda

ISIS has captured Tora-Bora as Trump ignores US commanders in Iraq/Afghanistan.

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 15, 2017 by Subir GrewalJune 15, 2017

  We have been at war in Afghanistan for almost 16 years now, and for much of that time, it’s been two steps forward and three steps back. This week, we went three steps back as ISIS captured the mountain fortress of Tora Bora. The ISIS forces in Afghanistan include the remnants of Al-Qaeda. Tora Bora is where Bin-Laden went immediately after 9/11. It’s a large complex with miles of tunnels, roads and caves dug into granite mountains. If you think this is only two steps back, recall that Tora Bora was originally built with funding from the CIA. The CIA helped build this … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, History | Tagged Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, International, Iraq, ISIS, Middle East, War

Register

Recent Posts

3/6-7 Rev William Barber III States the Obvious; News & OT

March 6, 2021 12:43 pm | By Benny | 15 comments

3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT

March 6, 2021 9:09 am | By Benny | 78 comments

3/5 News Roundup and Open Thread

March 5, 2021 6:03 am | By jcitybone | 194 comments

3/4 News Roundup and OT

March 4, 2021 7:04 am | By Benny | 126 comments

3/3 News Roundup & Open Thread

March 3, 2021 8:35 am | By LieparDestin | 120 comments

3/2 News Roundup and Open Thread

March 2, 2021 8:24 am | By jcitybone | 131 comments

3/1 News Roundup and Open Thread

March 1, 2021 8:38 am | By jcitybone | 144 comments

2/28 Labor News and Open Thread

February 28, 2021 8:53 am | By la58 | 94 comments

2.27 Open Thread

February 27, 2021 8:14 am | By orlbucfan | 79 comments

2/26 Biden Promotes War in Syria, Chooses Legislation that Favors Wall Street Donors Over Raising the Fed Min Wage in a 5 year Period; Open Thread (updated with Bernie’s comment about Syria)

February 26, 2021 7:16 am | By Benny | 184 comments

Recent Comments

  • Benny on 3/6-7 Rev William Barber III States the Obvious; News & OT
  • orlbucfan on 3/6-7 Rev William Barber III States the Obvious; News & OT
  • orlbucfan on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT
  • Benny on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT
  • Benny on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT
  • polarbear4 on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT
  • polarbear4 on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT
  • Aint Supposed to Die A Natural Death on 3/6 Senate Continues Vote-A-Rama on COVID19; News & OT

2020-2022 Progressive Candidates

The Squad

  • Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) – WON – Profile
  • Cori Bush (MO-01) – WON – Profile
  • Mondaire Jones (NY-17) – WON – Profile
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) – WON – Profile
  • Ilhan Omar (MN-05) – WON
  • Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) – WON
  • Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) – WON – Profile

House

  • Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) – WON
  • Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) – WON
  • Ro Khanna (CA-17) – WON
  • Mark Pocan (WI-02) – WON
  • Nina Turner (OH-11) – May 4, 2021

Senate

  • John Fetterman (PA) – 2022
  • Ed Markey (MA) – WON
  • Raphael Warnock (GA) – WON

 

State & Local Races

  • Lee Carter (VA-GOV) – June 8, 2021
  • Anna Eskamani (FL-HD-47) – WON

Search TPW

Archives

©2021 - The Progressive Wing
↑