John Feffer

John Feffer is the author of the dystopian novel Splinterlands (a Dispatch Books original); its final volume, Songlands, was published in 2021. He is  the director of Foreign Policy In Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies. He is a TomDispatch regular.

The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever

The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever

Joe Biden claims that “multilateralism is back.” But can the rest of the world trust us?

Feb 10, 2021 / John Feffer

Time for a Pandemic Pivot

Time for a Pandemic Pivot Time for a Pandemic Pivot

Rather than a bailout or stimulus that primarily benefits banks or fossil-fuel corporations, the current crisis calls for creative thinking and bold action.

Jan 18, 2021 / John Feffer

‘Returning to Normal’ Is Still a Path Toward Apocalypse

‘Returning to Normal’ Is Still a Path Toward Apocalypse ‘Returning to Normal’ Is Still a Path Toward Apocalypse

It’s easy enough to forget that the pre-Trump normal already included economic hardship, impending climate catastrophe, and endless wars.

Nov 18, 2020 / John Feffer

White Mob Violence Is Back Thanks to Trump

White Mob Violence Is Back Thanks to Trump White Mob Violence Is Back Thanks to Trump

White mobs have once again moved out of the shadows and into the limelight during this Trump moment.

Sep 30, 2020 / John Feffer

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Covid-19 Can Change International Politics Forever Covid-19 Can Change International Politics Forever

Countries’ bungling their responses to the coronavirus as others seal themselves off could lead to a total transformation of geopolitics.

Jul 29, 2020 / no-paywall / John Feffer

You Can’t Just Vote Out Trumpism

You Can’t Just Vote Out Trumpism You Can’t Just Vote Out Trumpism

Even if Donald Trump loses in November, America will need to purge his legacy of corruption, racism, and inequality. 

Jun 29, 2020 / John Feffer

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In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths

The country’s effective handling of the coronavirus was prefigured by its dramatic response to a right-wing murder spree.

May 25, 2020 / no-paywall / John Feffer

We’ve Reached Peak Trumpian Dystopia

We’ve Reached Peak Trumpian Dystopia We’ve Reached Peak Trumpian Dystopia

Can America survive Trump and the coronavirus?

Apr 17, 2020 / no-paywall / John Feffer

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Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election

Trump has been gearing up for the next presidential election since he took office.

Mar 10, 2020 / John Feffer

Nationalism Is Global. The Left Is on the Defensive.

Nationalism Is Global. The Left Is on the Defensive. Nationalism Is Global. The Left Is on the Defensive.

But the climate crisis is the right’s Achilles’ heel.

Nov 6, 2019 / John Feffer

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