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World Press, Pope Leo, Sweeney Todd

World Press, Pope Leo, Sweeney Todd World Press, Pope Leo, Sweeney Todd

American pie.

May 10, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Military spokesman of Yemen’s Houthi group Yahya Saree addresses a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the United States, in the capital, Sanaa, on May 2, 2025.

A US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel’s Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions A US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel’s Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

May 9, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Portraits of Humiliation

Portraits of Humiliation Portraits of Humiliation

Since Oct. 7, Israeli police have distributed degrading photos of people arrested for opposing the Gaza war. Seven agreed to be photographed again—this time on their own terms.

May 9, 2025 / Photo Essay / Oren Ziv

Damage from the aftermath of the attack on the Conscience ship on May 2, 2025.

The Ship Trying to Get Aid to Gaza Won’t Let a Drone Strike End Its Mission The Ship Trying to Get Aid to Gaza Won’t Let a Drone Strike End Its Mission

The ship Conscience was attacked last week while trying to get to Gaza. But that isn't stopping its crew. “If we have the boat repaired, we will go tomorrow,” one of them says.

May 9, 2025 / Saliha Bayrak

The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican.

Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance? Will the New Pope Ever Forgive JD Vance?

Leo XIV’s commitment to migrants and the poor will put him at odds with MAGA.

May 9, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV Sent an Unmistakable Signal About His Commitment to Social Justice Pope Leo XIV Sent an Unmistakable Signal About His Commitment to Social Justice

The new pope has taken a name that recalls Pope Leo XIII, who wrote the outline for modern Catholic social justice teaching.

May 9, 2025 / John Nichols

The Phoenix Police Department honor guard is the first department to stand watch during the “Standing Watch for the Fallen” flag ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial May 14, 2014, in Washington, DC.

The Jim Crow Origins of National Police Week The Jim Crow Origins of National Police Week

Police brutality and corruption are painful realities. So are officers who die honorably performing their duty. But the memorial in Washington fails to distinguish between them.

May 9, 2025 / Elizabeth Robeson

A row of police stands across a street. A car in front of them is on fire.

The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past

Javier Milei’s right-wing government is racking up new debt with the IMF. It’s part of a vicious cycle the country seems unable to break.

May 9, 2025 / Jacob Sugarman

A political cartoon from 1877 depicting Russia expanding into Europe.

Russophobia—an Epidemic Disease? Russophobia—an Epidemic Disease?

It is right to be suspicious of Putin’s intentions without falling for the idea that he will never stop.

May 7, 2025 / Robert Skidelsky

Elon Musk showcases his managerial philosophy at the Conservative Political Action Conference last month

DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine

Activities that funnel revenue to weapons contractors have barely been touched—hardly surprising given that Musk himself presides over a significant Pentagon contractor.

May 6, 2025 / William D. Hartung

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