Articles

Ruth Rendell

Whodunit, Ruth Rendell? Whodunit, Ruth Rendell?

The British crime novelist’s work displays a growing acuity of psychological perception and an authority to her moral vision.

Feb 25, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Charles Taylor

‘On the Edge’ Gives No Pleasure

‘On the Edge’ Gives No Pleasure ‘On the Edge’ Gives No Pleasure

Rafael Chirbes’s second work to be translated into English operates like a psychological health tonic: It’s corrosive going down, but afterward the effect is invigorating.

Feb 25, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Aaron Thier

Danny Bowien

‘Mission Chinese Food Cookbook’: Tell Them the Truth ‘Mission Chinese Food Cookbook’: Tell Them the Truth

Not all cookbooks would benefit from the Mission treatment, but, perhaps, quite a few memoirs would.

Feb 25, 2016 / Wei Tchou

Why Iran’s Parliamentary Elections This Friday Are So Crucial

Why Iran’s Parliamentary Elections This Friday Are So Crucial Why Iran’s Parliamentary Elections This Friday Are So Crucial

A legislature less influenced by the radical right would allow President Rouhani to push for broader reforms and strengthen economic ties with the West.

Feb 25, 2016 / Bob Dreyfuss

Last Day of Freedom

This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars

Last Day of Freedom is a haunting animated film about a veteran sent to death row.

Feb 24, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Syria Damascus

Another Fateful Turning Point in the New Cold War Another Fateful Turning Point in the New Cold War

A struggle is under way over the Syrian cease-fire agreement, while the political crisis in Ukraine deepens.

Feb 24, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

Who’s Really the Better Friend to Israel, Hillary or Bernie? Who’s Really the Better Friend to Israel, Hillary or Bernie?

Bernie’s better, but, sadly, neither candidate is acting the way a true friend should.

Feb 24, 2016 / Neve Gordon and Mark LeVine

Libre Initiative

A Glimpse Inside the Operation to Nurture Conservative Latinos A Glimpse Inside the Operation to Nurture Conservative Latinos

Yes, Donald Trump won a surprising number of Latino votes in Nevada. But that’s a sideshow to the long game of winning “free enterprise” Latinos.

Feb 24, 2016 / Julianne Hing

Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI

Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI

But its case should only be the beginning of protecting our devices.

Feb 24, 2016 / The Editors

The Hate Behind Donald Trump’s Success

The Hate Behind Donald Trump’s Success The Hate Behind Donald Trump’s Success

Why is no one in the Republican establishment directly condemning Trump’s nascent movement of thugs and fanatics?

Feb 24, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky

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