Articles

Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War?

Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War? Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War?

Twitter is changing how we “bear witness” to war.

Jul 28, 2014 / Leslie Savan

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

Representative Keith Ellison wants to make forming a union a civil right.

Jul 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples?

Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples? Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples?

Staples is at the center of a highly controversial “public-private partnership” deal to turn its counters into quasi-post offices.

Jul 28, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy? Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

She tells CNN that she might favor “no enrichment for Iran” nuclear program.

Jul 28, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

Wishful thinking and corporate greed are leading us down the wrong path to solving our climate crisis.

Jul 28, 2014 / Naomi Oreskes

Great War: The Insane and Familiar ‘War Madness’ of 1914

Great War: The Insane and Familiar ‘War Madness’ of 1914 Great War: The Insane and Familiar ‘War Madness’ of 1914

"About nothing does the mob forget so quickly as about war."

Jul 28, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner

Poor Parents Need Work-Life Balance Too

Poor Parents Need Work-Life Balance Too Poor Parents Need Work-Life Balance Too

A new bill could ease the tightrope that many low-wage workers walk.

Jul 25, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

But at least his idea for expanding the EITC is a good one.

Jul 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Vladimir Putin, 2014.

Will Putin Go All-In on Ukraine if Rebels Are Near Defeat? Will Putin Go All-In on Ukraine if Rebels Are Near Defeat?

Only Putin knows. But he also knows he doesn’t have to fear a US or NATO military response.

Jul 25, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

An Israeli strike over Gaza City

Five Israeli Talking Points on Gaza—Debunked Five Israeli Talking Points on Gaza—Debunked

Israel claims that it is merely exercising its right to self-defense and that Gaza is no longer occupied. Here’s what you need to know about these talking points and more.

Jul 25, 2014 / Noura Erakat

x