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As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills

As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills

Yet another murder of an indigenous activist under a regime supported by the Democratic front-runner.

Mar 16, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Was Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Really a ‘Surprise’?

Was Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Really a ‘Surprise’? Was Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Really a ‘Surprise’?

American officials and pundits expressed “surprise” over Putin’s announcement while missing its primary significance.

Mar 16, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over

The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over

With each primary victory—and each close call—Sanders has shown us our own strength. 

Mar 16, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Confidence in Mexico

Confidence in Mexico Confidence in Mexico

Nothing is more important for Mexicans than regaining a sense of security in their own lives. But the threat of moral decomposition is growing.

Mar 16, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Enrique Krauze

How to Manufacture a Real Estate Boom

How to Manufacture a Real Estate Boom How to Manufacture a Real Estate Boom

The South Bronx’s housing stock was decimated in the 70s, its residents left to fend for themselves. Now, real estate developers have the area in their sights.

Mar 16, 2016 / Crystal Kayiza

Cambodian monks

Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea? Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea?

Scholars have taken to attacking religious rights, but their target is secularism as a whole.

Mar 16, 2016 / Udi Greenberg and Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

There Goes the Neighborhood: Brooklyn, We Go Hard

There Goes the Neighborhood: Brooklyn, We Go Hard There Goes the Neighborhood: Brooklyn, We Go Hard

In Episode 2, meet the residents of East New York, who are determined to protect their community from the waves of gentrification crashing over the rest of Brooklyn.

Mar 16, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright and There Goes the Neighborhood

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Clinton Had a Very Good Night, but the Democratic Race is Far From Finished Clinton Had a Very Good Night, but the Democratic Race is Far From Finished

The majority of the delegates have yet to be chosen.

Mar 16, 2016 / John Nichols

It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party

It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party

Rubio quits. Kasich wins Ohio. Cruz holds on. But it is still Donald’s night.

Mar 15, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian officials.

‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal ‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal

Now that Putin has withdrawn Russia’s overwhelming military support, Assad is under new and unexpected pressure to reach a compromise.

Mar 15, 2016 / James Carden

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