World

Good Riddance to Bob Menendez?

Good Riddance to Bob Menendez? Good Riddance to Bob Menendez?

The New Jersey Democratic senator, indicted on corruption charges, has a long history of siding with AIPAC and the GOP over his own party.

Apr 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution

Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution

In an historic election, voters declared that they’re tired of economic growth without development for all.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cheta Nwanze

A Call to Resist Saudi (and US) Aggression in Yemen

A Call to Resist Saudi (and US) Aggression in Yemen A Call to Resist Saudi (and US) Aggression in Yemen

This invasion pits billionaire royal elites of the Gulf—and their US and Arab League supporters—against the downtrodden people of Yemen.

Apr 2, 2015 / Sheila Carapico

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Stephen Cohen speaks to John Batchelor about the campaign to sabotage the Minsk II agreement.

Apr 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem ‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

When it comes to the birds and the bees, LGBT Chinese students remain in the dark.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cole Delbyck

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

New “exceptions” to the country’s total ban on abortion are worthless in practice.

Apr 2, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

Blackwater: One of the Pentagon’s Top Contractors for Afghanistan Training

Blackwater: One of the Pentagon’s Top Contractors for Afghanistan Training Blackwater: One of the Pentagon’s Top Contractors for Afghanistan Training

A Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report reveals the major recipients of DoD's Afghanistan reconstruction programs.

Mar 31, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

The NSA is monitoring almost all of our international communications. This is a fundamental violation of First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Mar 31, 2015 / The Editors

Into the Woods

Into the Woods Into the Woods

The fight between terrorism and tourism in Algeria’s Atlas Mountains.

Mar 31, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Malika Rahal

Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History?

Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History? Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History?

In the new politics of Afghanistan, the Obama administration finds itself being reduced to the status of bystander.

Mar 31, 2015 / Dilip Hiro

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