Rodrigo Duterte Is at The Hague. What’s Next for the Philippines? Rodrigo Duterte Is at The Hague. What’s Next for the Philippines?
His arrest by the ICC was a monumental step in prosecuting his bloody drug war. But it’s also the latest episode in a battle between the Philippines’ two political dynasties.
Mar 18, 2025 / Walden Bello
Hey, Irish Catholic Trump Supporters: Your People Were the Original Alien Enemies Hey, Irish Catholic Trump Supporters: Your People Were the Original Alien Enemies
Irish Catholics who back Trump would do well to remember the origins of the Alien Enemies Act.
Mar 17, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends
The bad news is that the Democratic Senate leader isn’t up for reelection until 2028. The good news is that he can resign right now, and should do so—twice.
Mar 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
“Essentially Cages”: ICE Is Using Courthouse Cells for Lengthy Detentions “Essentially Cages”: ICE Is Using Courthouse Cells for Lengthy Detentions
Detainees report not having access to private toilets, showers, hygiene products, and lifesaving HIV and diabetes medication.
Mar 17, 2025 / Tanvi Misra
Donald Trump Is Crashing the Economy, but Wall Street Is Afraid to Speak Out Donald Trump Is Crashing the Economy, but Wall Street Is Afraid to Speak Out
Everyone knows Trump is messing up, but fear and greed prevent resistance.
Mar 14, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa
The country’s Constitution gives its citizens more than a right to the pursuit of happiness. But attempts to redeem that commitment to justice have enraged American reactionaries....
Mar 14, 2025 / Susan Neiman
Can the Free Press Be Saved? Can the Free Press Be Saved?
It will take a new movement of responsible readers and benefactors to protect independent media.
Mar 14, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
The only relevant question is not “How can the government do this?” It is “How can we who oppose this fascist regime stop it?”
Mar 12, 2025 / Elie Mystal
Making Enemies With the World Making Enemies With the World
Trump’s anti-immigrant position is devastating lives.
Mar 12, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Sheriffs as Members of the Security State Sheriffs as Members of the Security State
On this episode of American Prestige, Jessica Pishko on the history of sheriffs and their power.
Mar 11, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison