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Distorting the Holocaust to Boost the International Arms Trade Distorting the Holocaust to Boost the International Arms Trade

If whitewashing Bulgaria’s history during the Second World War helps an Israeli arms company get a contract, who could possibly object?

Jul 26, 2022 / Raz Segal and Amos Goldberg

A jet flies with a napalm explosion behind it.

Asking “What About…?” Is Essential to Achieving Justice Asking “What About…?” Is Essential to Achieving Justice

Selective empathy prevents us from making connections.

Jul 22, 2022 / Viet Thanh Nguyen

Solidarity From Paris

Solidarity From Paris Solidarity From Paris

A French march supporting choice in the US.

Jul 21, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Kuper

Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It.

Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It. Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It.

The government needs to invest now to revive local journalism—a public good that is essential to democracy.

Jul 21, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fighting Military Oppression

Fighting Military Oppression Fighting Military Oppression

Latin America under rule of corruption.

Jul 20, 2022 / OppArt / Anonymous and Peter Kuper

Joe Biden, left, fist bumps with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace.

Biden’s Unkind, Rewind Approach to the Middle East Biden’s Unkind, Rewind Approach to the Middle East

Instead of being an “inflection point,” the president’s trip made it clear that nothing will change.

Jul 20, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns

A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns

Jyoti Thottam's Sisters of Mokama, tells the story of missionaries in the Indian state of Bihar, who bore witness to the tumultuous era, offering a different way to understand the ...

Jul 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Zoya Qureshi

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We Can’t Have Democracy Without Accountability We Can’t Have Democracy Without Accountability

Can we rebuild trust in government institutions, or are we headed for a far grimmer America in the near future?

Jul 19, 2022 / Karen J. Greenberg

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

A conversation with the activist and writer about his new book Asylum and the intersections of oppression that face LGBTQ migrants and refugees. 

Jul 18, 2022 / Books & the Arts / John Washington

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The Fight Over Berlin’s Comfort Woman Statue The Fight Over Berlin’s Comfort Woman Statue

Why the bronze figure of a girl in Germany is infuriating the Japanese government.

Jul 18, 2022 / Seth Berkman

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