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The Downing of Flight 17 Should Trigger Talks, Not More Violence

The Downing of Flight 17 Should Trigger Talks, Not More Violence The Downing of Flight 17 Should Trigger Talks, Not More Violence

The deaths of the MH17 civilians ought to be the occasion for a cease-fire and a renewal of talks.

Jul 22, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bad News

Bad News Bad News

In a world overwhelmed by violence and conflict, the news just gets worse and worse.

Jul 22, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza

Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza

The beach is supposed to be a refuge for the children of Gaza. Now it is the scene of a war crime.

Jul 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Scientist and Activist Committed to Ending AIDS Perishes on Flight MH17

Scientist and Activist Committed to Ending AIDS Perishes on Flight MH17 Scientist and Activist Committed to Ending AIDS Perishes on Flight MH17

Dr. Joep Lange believed that if he could gather the necessary political resources, he could help erradicate the AIDS epidemic wihtin a generation. He perished tragically on his way...

Jul 21, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Why we shouldn’t listen to the neocons on Iran. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Ali Gharib

China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference

China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference

Hooligan Sparrow, a lone voice for China’s sex workers, is being gagged on the eve of her appearance at the International AIDS Conference in Australia.

Jul 21, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Right-Wing Media: Forget Putin, Blame Obama

Right-Wing Media: Forget Putin, Blame Obama Right-Wing Media: Forget Putin, Blame Obama

After the Malaysian plane crash, they want to know, Why can’t Obama be more like Reagan? Or Samantha Power?

Jul 21, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right)

Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right) Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right)

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the media’s coverage of climate change. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

To understand the present crisis over downed Malaysian flight MH17, we need to look at the roots of the new Cold War.

Jul 21, 2014 / Tom Hayden

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War? How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

It isn't just a coincidence that the entire world seems to be at war at once. President Obama needs an army—of diplomats. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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