Occupy Wall Street: The Beginning Is Here Occupy Wall Street: The Beginning Is Here
Its power lies not in any specific demands, endorsements or alliances but in its direct appeal to the hearts and minds of the population at large.
Oct 19, 2011 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
Cruel America Cruel America
Roars of applause for executions at the GOP debate, official approval of torture, barbaric prison conditions, obstruction of aid to storm victims and children in need—is our ...
Sep 28, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell
The New American Jujitsu The New American Jujitsu
In the wake of 9/11, we have summoned up imaginary demons to spare ourselves from facing the all-too-real burdens of our time.
Aug 31, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell
If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War
The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.
Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
When Is the End? When Is the End?
Osama bin Laden is dead, but will the colossal national security apparatus ever stop growing?
May 25, 2011 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
Hiroshima to Fukushima Hiroshima to Fukushima
The problem with mankind wielding nuclear power isn’t about backup generators or safety rules—it’s our essential human fallibility.
Mar 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell
From Hiroshima to Fukushima From Hiroshima to Fukushima
The problem with mankind wielding nuclear power isn’t about backup generators or safety rules—it’s our essential human fallibility.
Mar 15, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
Egyptians Cry, ‘We Are Here’ Egyptians Cry, ‘We Are Here’
As the Egyptian uprising turns the corner from the “liberation” to the foundation of a new order, it’s fitting to reflect for a moment on what has already been ...
Feb 14, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
The Revolutionary Moment The Revolutionary Moment
If the world has a heart, it beats now for Egypt.
Feb 3, 2011 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
The ‘Sputnik Moment’ That Wasn’t The ‘Sputnik Moment’ That Wasn’t
Why did the president choose to evoke American competitiveness in his State of the Union address?
Jan 26, 2011 / Jonathan Schell