The View From Tel Aviv The View From Tel Aviv
Israel's attack on Gaza has benefited the current leadership, especially Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in pre-election polling. But do they have an exit strategy?
Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
Episcopal Church Splits Over Gay Equality Episcopal Church Splits Over Gay Equality
The Episcopal Church's promotion of an openly gay clergyman has created a serious rift within the religious community, threatening the future of the denomination.
Dec 29, 2008 / Feature / Drew Haxby
Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza? Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza?
Lakhdar Brahimi, a leading UN troubleshooter in the Middle East weighs in on the crisis in Gaza and speculates on how it may affect Obama's presidency.
Dec 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Pinter: Bare-Knuckled Citizen Playwright Pinter: Bare-Knuckled Citizen Playwright
In the end, Harold Pinter devoted himself to defining "the real truth of our lives and our societies." Now that he's gone, his twenty-nine plays will continue that rude, honorable ...
Dec 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Margaret Spillane
NOPD Responds to Nation Investigation NOPD Responds to Nation Investigation
After a report in The Nation revealed how white residents of New Orleans shot at African-American men in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the city's police will launch an invest...
Dec 26, 2008 / Feature / A.C. Thompson
Redoing Globalization Redoing Globalization
The economic crisis was caused by world trade imbalances just as much as domestic problems.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?
The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal
The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.
Dismantling the Imperial Presidency Dismantling the Imperial Presidency
Don't assume that the end of the Bush administration marks the end of the imperial presidency he established.