FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’ FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’
Where the group was born, in Ukraine, its naked protests made more sense—but in the Muslim world, the message is getting lost in translation.
Jul 1, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt
Reporting from Cairo, Sharif Abdel Kouddous explains why Egyptians are protesting against the president they helped to elect only one year ago.
Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room
John Nichols: Has Barack Obama Done Enough for Africa? John Nichols: Has Barack Obama Done Enough for Africa?
While the continent’s traditional narratives focus on corruption and public health crises, a new story is beginning to emerge.
Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room
Edward Snowden’s Long Flight Edward Snowden’s Long Flight
What a whistleblower thinks a fellow whistleblower might have thought.
Jul 1, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt
The cult-like Muslim Brotherhood is under siege.
Jul 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The End of Afghanistan’s War The End of Afghanistan’s War
If it happens, it will be because the United States and Pakistan agree on a role for the Taliban in a reshaped government in Kabul.
Jun 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’ Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’
In Russia, activists struggle against rising homophobia and a government crack down on LGBT rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13)
This week: Obama outlines an aggressive plan to address climate change, Egyptians brace for a second revolution and the Supreme Court erodes workers’ rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’
Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.
Jun 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama’s War in Syria Obama’s War in Syria
Kerry’s the hawk, and the military and the Defense Department look like doves. Go figure.
Jun 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss