What Next for Venezuela, After Chávez? What Next for Venezuela, After Chávez?
He may have been a dominant, charismatic leader, but Chavismo is an internally diverse, deeply rooted movement that will not disappear anytime soon.
Mar 8, 2013 / Gabriel Hetland
Drone-Zapping Americans at Home? Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?
Now that John Brennan has been confirmed, it’s time for the national security establishment to come clean on its crimes in the Global War on Terror.
Mar 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
El legado de Hugo Chávez El legado de Hugo Chávez
Así fue como el hombre que es comparado en Estados Unidos con Stalin sumó en silencio fuerzas con la administración del hombre a quien acababa de llamar Satán, con el noble objetiv...
Mar 8, 2013 / Greg Grandin
Afghan Women Face the Future Afghan Women Face the Future
As the US withdrawal looms, women’s rights advocates plan to carry on their fierce, lonely fight.
How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide
The Helms Amendment bans the use of US foreign aid for all abortion care, including for victims of sexual assault. This International Women's Day, it's time to remember the...
Mar 8, 2013 / Jessica Arons
This International Women’s Day, Remember: Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive This International Women’s Day, Remember: Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive
As long as the ban continues, the theocracy should at least give women access to affordable transportation—but it won’t budge.
Mar 7, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like
Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.
Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols
Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead? Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?
Let’s hope the Obama administration kills the expensive and misguided China containment plan.
Mar 7, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History
Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell.
Mar 7, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
Why Major League Baseball Owners Will Cheer the Death of Hugo Chavez Why Major League Baseball Owners Will Cheer the Death of Hugo Chavez
The late president wanted to protect Venezuelan players shipped off to the US—not exactly something the MLB empire eagerly embraced.
Mar 6, 2013 / Dave Zirin