Let's Be Clear: Establishing a 'No-Fly Zone' Is an Act of War
The term is a euphemism that obscures the gravity of what its advocates are suggesting -- a U.S. air attack on Syria. More »
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Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.
The term is a euphemism that obscures the gravity of what its advocates are suggesting -- a U.S. air attack on Syria. More »
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