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This Modern World

This Modern World This Modern World

Dec 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers

The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers

A new study shows that neither country is meeting international standards.

Dec 3, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg

Snapshot: A New Orange Revolution?

Snapshot: A New Orange Revolution? Snapshot: A New Orange Revolution?

Protesters in Kiev confront police during a huge demonstration on December 1 in support of Ukraine’s integration into the EU. More than 300,000 attended—the largest protest in Kiev since the Orange Revolution of 2004.

Dec 3, 2013 / Gleb Garanich

Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear?

Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear? Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear?

There will be no need to kill a future Edward Snowden. He will already be dead.

Dec 3, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism

What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism

Even non-believers can’t deny the inherent wisdom and clarity of the pontiff’s critique of the modern capitalist economy.

Dec 3, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Absolutely, Second Amendment

Absolutely, Second Amendment Absolutely, Second Amendment

It's my God-given right to own a drone.

Dec 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay

Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay

An initiative to do just that failed at the ballot box, but gave us all some welcome inspiration.

Dec 2, 2013 / Sarah Anderson and Sam Pizzigati

An Advice Column on the Etiquette of War, Nuclear Threats, and Surveillance

An Advice Column on the Etiquette of War, Nuclear Threats, and Surveillance An Advice Column on the Etiquette of War, Nuclear Threats, and Surveillance

Colonel Manners (ret.) answers your questions.

Dec 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF?

Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF? Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF?

Either way, Kerry should keep his eye on the need to work closely with Moscow.

Dec 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Letter to ‘The New York Times’ A Letter to ‘The New York Times’

The Grey Lady’s recent editorial on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin was one-dimensional and ideological.

Dec 2, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen

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