The US Is Wrapping Its Border Wall Around the World The US Is Wrapping Its Border Wall Around the World
From Jordan to the Philippines, countries across the world are following America’s lead and militarizing their borders.
Sep 24, 2019 / Todd Miller
Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump
As Democratic voters look closer, it’s hard to see Biden as an agent of change.
Sep 24, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Military Service in the Era of Eternal War Military Service in the Era of Eternal War
An army veteran recounts the exasperation and disillusionment experienced while serving in America’s forever wars.
Sep 24, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
‘The Graveyard of Migrants’: Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World ‘The Graveyard of Migrants’: Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World
After surviving the Darien Gap, refugees describe their detainment in Mexico as the “real hell.”
Sep 24, 2019 / Arvind Dilawar
5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections 5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections
Israel’s inconclusive election presents progressives with an opportunity.
Sep 23, 2019 / Hannah Pollin-Galay
‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders ‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders
“We will not let you get away with this,” the 16-year-old climate strike leader tells the UN Climate Action Summit.
Sep 23, 2019 / Mark Hertsgaard
Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff
At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...
Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss
Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart
Until the Democrats have a real leader, they can’t unite against Trump, no matter what he does.
Sep 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards? Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?
For nearly three years, none of our leaders have held Trump accountable—yet we expect the Ukraine scandal to be different.
Sep 23, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN
Senior UN official confirms White House booked a room so Trump can attend a gathering in the same building as the summit.
Sep 20, 2019 / Oliver Milman