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Kim Yong-chol meets Trump

Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe

With Bolton sidelined, a breakthrough seems possible—if North Korea is willing.

Jun 8, 2018 / Tim Shorrock

Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present

Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present

The journalist who brought the My Lai massacre to light explains why we are not in a golden age of journalism.

Jun 8, 2018 / Jon Wiener

What Bourdain Gave Us

What Bourdain Gave Us What Bourdain Gave Us

Anthony Bourdain at his best was like punk at its best: profane and combative, but righteous rather than cynical or nihilistic. 

Jun 8, 2018 / David Klion

Gay Protestors in Russia

Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup? Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup?

It doesn’t look like FIFA or the Russian state will act to halt anti-gay violence.

Jun 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food

The chef and author demanded that we consider the humanity of so many who were wrongly portrayed by the rest of the media.

Jun 8, 2018 / John Nichols

Ira Berlin

Ira Berlin, 1941–2018 Ira Berlin, 1941–2018

Remembering a man who transformed scholarship on slavery and African-American culture.

Jun 8, 2018 / Eric Foner

Iranian protesters burn Trump photo

You Never Give Me Your Money You Never Give Me Your Money

Big funders neglect peace groups while Trump threatens war.

Jun 8, 2018 / David Callahan

Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System

Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System

The Trump administration has been systematically dividing families, opening traumatized migrants to greater distress.

Jun 8, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) sign

Banned From Israel: A Q&A With Law Professor Katherine Franke Banned From Israel: A Q&A With Law Professor Katherine Franke

Franke was turned away at the Israeli border after appearing on an anonymous site targeting more than 2,000 critics of Israel.

Jun 8, 2018 / Q&A / Patricia J. Williams

Kanye West

Kanye’s Discontents Kanye’s Discontents

At his best, Kanye West could be something of a Walt Whitman with Pro Tools. His new album, Ye, sadly feels like something halted in mid-sentence.

Jun 8, 2018 / David Hajdu

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