Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’ Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’
A potential 2016 presidential candidate adds a moral message—and tone—to discourse.
Jul 15, 2014 / John Nichols
Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
The collapse of the housing market cost Americans $16 trillion. But the banks that caused it are getting away with a slap on the wrist.
Jul 15, 2014 / Robert Scheer
Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy
By demonizing the Palestinian leadership, the Israeli prime minister raised expectations for a decisive victory and opened the door for attacks from the right.
Jul 15, 2014 / Noam Sheizaf
Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide
Our movement isn’t strong enough yet to end US enabling of the carnage in Gaza—but the shift in public discourse is a crucial first step.
Jul 15, 2014 / Phyllis Bennis
Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder? Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder?
Israel's single and looking to mingle.
Jul 15, 2014 / Eli Clifton
The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media
Too much media has becomes fixated on finding “balance,” even if it means presenting fiction on par with fact.
Jul 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone 66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone
Thanks to the militarization and expansion of the “border” region, 197 million Americans now live within the jurisdiction of US Customs and Border Patrol.
Jul 15, 2014 / Todd Miller
The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas
For too long, Hamas has served as Israel’s useful bogeyman.
Jul 15, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade
While President Peña Nieto celebrates the Aztec Tiger, Mexico’s cartels reach deeper into the legal economy.
Jul 15, 2014 / Christy Thornton and Adam Goodman
The Very Naughty Whistleblower The Very Naughty Whistleblower
Pundits and politicians agree: Edward Snowden did something naughty. But what do the people think?
Jul 15, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow