Yi Sang’s Global Poetry Yi Sang’s Global Poetry
Through his synthetic and surrealist style, the Korean poet helped chart an alternate path of internationalism in an age of empire.
May 3, 2021 / Books & the Arts / E. Tammy Kim
Pieces of Hate Pieces of Hate
Warrants executed. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of April 26.
Apr 30, 2021 / Steve Brodner
Voices Are Raised Against the NBA Launching Its New African League in Rwanda Voices Are Raised Against the NBA Launching Its New African League in Rwanda
Human rights groups are concerned that using Rwanda as a backdrop would provide a public relations boost for its autocratic leader.
Apr 30, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The Rise and Collapse of Europe’s Soccer Super League The Rise and Collapse of Europe’s Soccer Super League
If you blinked, you might have missed European soccer’s latest surrender to big money. But that doesn’t mean it’s all over…
Apr 30, 2021 / Sam Blum
As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing
It remains unclear what, if anything, Biden has done to stop the Saudi Arabia–led military intervention.
Apr 30, 2021 / Chris Gelardi
Nuclear Impasse Nuclear Impasse
The USA and Iran clash on sanctions.
Apr 29, 2021 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
Before We Bid Farewell to Arab American Heritage Month Before We Bid Farewell to Arab American Heritage Month
Beginning during the Bush administration and continuing during Obama’s term, Arab Americans were conflated with Muslims. Defining us by religion was fundamentally wrong, internally...
Apr 29, 2021 / James Zogby
Save the Planet or End Poverty? How to Escape the Extractivist Dilemma. Save the Planet or End Poverty? How to Escape the Extractivist Dilemma.
A nearly forgotten proposal could help keep oil in the ground and reduce inequality.
Apr 29, 2021 / James North
The End of the War in Afghanistan Is in Sight The End of the War in Afghanistan Is in Sight
Despite the pressure of the American military high command, Biden has announced the beginning of the end.
Apr 28, 2021 / Rajan Menon
Human Rights Watch: Israel Is an Apartheid State Human Rights Watch: Israel Is an Apartheid State
The human rights group’s report lends strength to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
Apr 28, 2021 / Kaleem Hawa