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John Bolton

Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes

Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.

Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs

palestine women

For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings

New coalitions of women are shaping the future of activism and gender equality in the Gaza Strip.

Jun 12, 2018 / Jen Marlowe and Fadi Abu Shammalah

Trump Nuclear Deal

The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration

To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.

Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Xi Jinping

While Trump Trashes US Allies, China Seizes the Future While Trump Trashes US Allies, China Seizes the Future

“Rising powers build roads, not walls.”

Jun 12, 2018 / Federico Rampini

US soldier Mosul

Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War? Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War?

Senators Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders, and Jeff Merkley warn that proposed legislation to curb the president's war-making powers is woefully inadequate.

Jun 11, 2018 / James Carden

Trump Singapore Loong

You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea

Congressman Ro Khanna says Democrats should be encouraging statecraft that promotes cooperation and peace.

Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols

Kim Yong-chol meets Trump

Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe Trump and Kim Head to Singapore as Democrats Chafe

With Bolton sidelined, a breakthrough seems possible—if North Korea is willing.

Jun 8, 2018 / Tim Shorrock

Gay Protestors in Russia

Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup? Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup?

It doesn’t look like FIFA or the Russian state will act to halt anti-gay violence.

Jun 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food

The chef and author demanded that we consider the humanity of so many who were wrongly portrayed by the rest of the media.

Jun 8, 2018 / John Nichols

Iranian protesters burn Trump photo

You Never Give Me Your Money You Never Give Me Your Money

Big funders neglect peace groups while Trump threatens war.

Jun 8, 2018 / David Callahan

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