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American Hubris, or, How Globalization Brought Us Donald Trump American Hubris, or, How Globalization Brought Us Donald Trump

It was “free trade” mania, pushed by both major political parties, that destroyed working-class prosperity and laid the groundwork for his triumph.

Apr 19, 2018 / William Greider

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Letters From the May 14, 2018, Issue Letters From the May 14, 2018, Issue

A worthy tribute… Beyond the border of cruelty… What took so long?…

Apr 19, 2018 / Our Readers

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‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia ‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia

Incessant Kremlin-baiting of President Trump is risking a Cuban missile–like crisis that he, unlike JFK in 1962, may not be permitted to resolve peacefully.

Apr 18, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Gustavo Petro Colombian presidential candidate

Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America

In an interview with The Nation, the former mayor of Bogotá discusses what his election would mean for Colombia and the region.

Apr 18, 2018 / Q&A / Miguel Salazar

How Progressives Can Engage Russia

How Progressives Can Engage Russia How Progressives Can Engage Russia

America’s security depends on defeating oligarchy abroad and at home.

Apr 18, 2018 / Feature / David Klion

Workers sort shrimp for processing at the PT Kelola Mina Laut seafood processing facility in Gresik, East Java

Bringing Indonesia’s Democratic Transition to the Workplace Bringing Indonesia’s Democratic Transition to the Workplace

An unprecedented coalition of food-service unions is sending ripples across the global economy.

Apr 17, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America?

Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America? Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America?

Brenda Elsey explains how women are saving their soccer federations from near-oblivion.

Apr 17, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Syrian soldier US airstrike

Trump’s Attack on Syria Shows the US Still Considers Itself a Global Policeman Trump’s Attack on Syria Shows the US Still Considers Itself a Global Policeman

Whatever the stated rationale for the air strikes, the bottom line is that they are a violation of international law and of our own Constitution.

Apr 17, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Syrian soldier US airstrike

Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria

Administration hard-liners are putting US national-security interests in grave jeopardy.

Apr 16, 2018 / James Carden

American Air Strikes in Syria  Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma

American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma

There is no legal justification for the current US troop presence in Syria, let alone additional air strikes.

Apr 13, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis

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