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Resurrecting the American Century Is a Huge Mistake

Resurrecting the American Century Is a Huge Mistake Resurrecting the American Century Is a Huge Mistake

It’s time to focus on the more modest goal of salvaging a unified American republic

Jul 14, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Shinzo Abe

The Misremembering of Shinzo Abe The Misremembering of Shinzo Abe

In the wake of the former prime minister’s assassination, his antidemocratic legacy has been whitewashed—and his death has renewed calls for revisions to Japan’s pacifist Constitut...

Jul 14, 2022 / Lisa Torio

Unions Protect Democracy. How Do We Protect Unions?

Unions Protect Democracy. How Do We Protect Unions? Unions Protect Democracy. How Do We Protect Unions?

20 global labor leaders weigh in on the myriad ways the right is threatening organizing efforts.

Jul 13, 2022 / Karen Nussbaum

Mo Farah standing with his arms crossed

Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking Mo Farah Reveals That He Is a Survivor of Human Trafficking

The legendary long-distance runner should be celebrated for his courage.

Jul 12, 2022 / Dave Zirin

A man in a Covid mask, red, white and blue sash and black suit holds up a signed document.

Can Chile’s Radical New Constitution Survive a Vote? Can Chile’s Radical New Constitution Survive a Vote?

The new Chilean Constitution would be one of the most progressive in the world, but passage is anything but certain.

Jul 11, 2022 / Natacha López

Aerial view image of the Pentagon.

More Money for the Pentagon Won’t Make Us Safe More Money for the Pentagon Won’t Make Us Safe

Spending $1.4 trillion to address a narrowly defined concept of national security should be considered budgetary malpractice on an immeasurably grand scale.

Jul 11, 2022 / William D. Hartung

The Artwork of Guantánamo Detainees

The Artwork of Guantánamo Detainees The Artwork of Guantánamo Detainees

Interrogated, tortured, and held for decades without charges, Gitmo prisoners held onto their humanity by creating art.

Jul 11, 2022 / Feature / Erin L. Thompson

Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America’s Notorious Penal Colony

Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America’s Notorious Penal Colony Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America’s Notorious Penal Colony

A journalist heads to the US naval base and detention center, seeking out truths we’re not meant to see.

Jul 11, 2022 / Feature / Moustafa Bayoumi

Cuba One Year After the Protests

Cuba One Year After the Protests Cuba One Year After the Protests

Twelve months after nationwide demonstrations galvanized by deep economic discontent, Cubans are still waiting for change.

Jul 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump

The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We? The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We?

Despite an extraordinary effort by Boris Johnson to cling to power, the parliamentary system and the principles of collective responsibility within the cabinet have held firm.

Jul 8, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

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