‘Roma’ for the People ‘Roma’ for the People
Alfonso Cuarón’s new film breathes new life into Mexico’s “haunted” presidential palace.
Dec 17, 2018 / Ellen Freeman
Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge
The bipartisan Senate vote to end US support for Saudi attacks on Yemen reasserts the authority of Congress in matters of war.
Dec 17, 2018 / John Nichols
Portraits From the Exodus Portraits From the Exodus
Members of the migrant caravans, stranded in Tijuana, explain why they traveled thousands of miles from their homes.
Dec 14, 2018 / Photo Essay / John Washington and Tracie Williams
War Crimes in Our Name: A Q&A With Shireen Al-Adeimi War Crimes in Our Name: A Q&A With Shireen Al-Adeimi
The outspoken advocate details the plight of her native Yemen—and explains what needs to happen to avoid further disaster.
Dec 14, 2018 / Q&A / Chris Gelardi
The Senate’s Yemen Vote Proves a More Democratic Foreign Policy Is Possible The Senate’s Yemen Vote Proves a More Democratic Foreign Policy Is Possible
Public outrage over US-Saudi relations may put an end to war—and serve as an important lesson for progressives.
Dec 13, 2018 / Evan Hill
What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?
It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.
Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols
The United States Is Building a New Military Base in Okinawa, Despite Overwhelming Local Opposition The United States Is Building a New Military Base in Okinawa, Despite Overwhelming Local Opposition
If Washington doesn’t respect democracy, “the US-Japan alliance is going to be very vulnerable,” the island’s new governor says.
Dec 13, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
The Yellow Vest Revolt The Yellow Vest Revolt
The French uprising was never just about a fuel tax.
Dec 13, 2018 / Cole Stangler
Letters From the January 7, 2019, Issue Letters From the January 7, 2019, Issue
The war on war… The US as it should be…
Dec 13, 2018 / Our Readers and Stephen Wertheim
For Emmanuel Macron, How Did Things Get So Bad, So Fast? For Emmanuel Macron, How Did Things Get So Bad, So Fast?
The fault lies with both the French president himself and the political and cultural elite that formed him.
Dec 13, 2018 / David A. Bell