Did Barack Obama Just Win Florida for the 2016 Democratic Nominee? Did Barack Obama Just Win Florida for the 2016 Democratic Nominee?
The two countries have resumed a dialogue after fifty years.
Dec 17, 2014 / Greg Grandin
Whirlwind Deportations Are Depriving Thousands of Migrants of Their Rights—and Some, of Their Lives Whirlwind Deportations Are Depriving Thousands of Migrants of Their Rights—and Some, of Their Lives
A review of the Obama administration's deportation practices reveals flagrant disregard for the law, and even human life.
Dec 17, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Détente With Cuba: Just About Freaking Time Détente With Cuba: Just About Freaking Time
The history of US-Cuban relations in the last fifty-five years is the history of the loss of American prestige.
Dec 17, 2014 / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
Secrecy and Spectacle: Why Only Americans Are Worthy of Being Called ‘Torturable’ Secrecy and Spectacle: Why Only Americans Are Worthy of Being Called ‘Torturable’
Dick Cheney clarifies what he means by American Exceptionalism.
Dec 17, 2014 / Greg Grandin
The Cleveland Browns’ Andrew Hawkins, #BlackLivesMatter and the Accidental Activist The Cleveland Browns’ Andrew Hawkins, #BlackLivesMatter and the Accidental Activist
Andrew Hawkins was morally compelled to whack the hornets nest that is the Cleveland police union, knowing they would sting.
Dec 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice
These groups are already making a difference for women, victims of war, disease and violence—but they can do more with your help.
Dec 17, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why the Torture Report Won’t Change Anything Why the Torture Report Won’t Change Anything
At most, it only further proves the incompatibility of a secret intelligence service and an open democracy.
Dec 16, 2014 / Tim Weiner
The CIA Didn’t Just Torture, It Experimented on Human Beings The CIA Didn’t Just Torture, It Experimented on Human Beings
Reframing the CIA’s interrogation techniques as a violation of scientific and medical ethics may be the best way to achieve accountability.
Dec 16, 2014 / Lisa Hajjar
If Black Lives Mattered… If Black Lives Mattered…
Valuing all lives equally would transform how we respond to the climate crisis.
Dec 16, 2014 / Column / Naomi Klein
Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping
Policy experts and activists explain what’s keeping people in the streets and what the movement should consider next.
Dec 16, 2014 / Dani McClain