Trump Meets Kim, Averting Threat of Nuclear War—and US Pundits Are Furious Trump Meets Kim, Averting Threat of Nuclear War—and US Pundits Are Furious
The media response, from both liberals and conservatives, betrays a cynical disregard for South Korea.
Jun 13, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia? Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia?
With journalists under attack in many forms, a new generation of truth-tellers is bringing fresh ideas to a troubled profession.
Jun 13, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Matteo Salvini’s March on Rome Matteo Salvini’s March on Rome
The head of the fearmongering, anti-immigrant Lega party has enormous power in Italy’s new government.
Jun 12, 2018 / Frederika Randall
Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes
Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.
Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs
For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings
New coalitions of women are shaping the future of activism and gender equality in the Gaza Strip.
Jun 12, 2018 / Jen Marlowe and Fadi Abu Shammalah
The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration
To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.
Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
While Trump Trashes US Allies, China Seizes the Future While Trump Trashes US Allies, China Seizes the Future
“Rising powers build roads, not walls.”
Jun 12, 2018 / Federico Rampini
Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War? Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War?
Senators Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders, and Jeff Merkley warn that proposed legislation to curb the president's war-making powers is woefully inadequate.
Jun 11, 2018 / James Carden
You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea
Congressman Ro Khanna says Democrats should be encouraging statecraft that promotes cooperation and peace.
Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe
With Bolton sidelined, a breakthrough seems possible—if North Korea is willing.
Jun 8, 2018 / Tim Shorrock