Tom Engelhardt

Tom Engelhardt created and runs Tomdispatch.com, a project of The Nation Institute where he is a Fellow. His next book, A Nation Unmade by War (Dispatch Books), will be published later this month.

Trump

The Grim World Our Grandchildren Will Inherit The Grim World Our Grandchildren Will Inherit

At 76, I knew our world was headed for a dark place decades ago. Did I ever think it would be this bad? Not a chance.

Aug 12, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Is Living Proof of Osama bin Laden’s Success Donald Trump Is Living Proof of Osama bin Laden’s Success

The US’s militarized and nationalist response to 9/11 has accelerated the decline of the American empire.

Jul 17, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

The End of the American Century

The End of the American Century The End of the American Century

Marked by disease, endless wars, and a dying planet, the American empire is finally reaching its decline.

Jun 19, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

A graduate

To the Class of 2020: You Deserved Better Than This To the Class of 2020: You Deserved Better Than This

Welcome to an unjust and burning world. Join us in the fight to make it a better place.

Jun 2, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever

Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever

With Covid-19, the assassin in chief in distant lands has transformed himself into a stone-cold killer here at home.

May 1, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

The Light At the End of the Coronavirus Tunnel

The Light At the End of the Coronavirus Tunnel The Light At the End of the Coronavirus Tunnel

Could this pandemic help to reshape America’s priorities for the better?

Apr 15, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Our Planet of Missing Beauties

Our Planet of Missing Beauties Our Planet of Missing Beauties

America’s response to the global coronavirus pandemic mirrors a world that seems to be breaking apart.

Mar 25, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Trump speaks at Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan in July 2016

Trump Is Running This Country Into the Ground Trump Is Running This Country Into the Ground

But no matter how much damage the president causes, he'll make it out unscathed, money in hand.

Mar 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

War-merica

Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions

After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.

Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Australia Fires

The Australian Fires Are a Prelude to Our Climate Suffering The Australian Fires Are a Prelude to Our Climate Suffering

The fires could just be the beginning in a slow-motion climate reckoning of rising sea levels, unprecedented storms, and hellish heat waves.

Jan 28, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

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