Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To
They have immense leverage over Joseph Kabila’s repressive government.
Jun 26, 2017 / James North
These CIA Torture Victims May Finally Have a Chance at Justice These CIA Torture Victims May Finally Have a Chance at Justice
A lawsuit filed on behalf of former “black site” prisoners is now scheduled to go to trial—but in seeking restitution, the detainees have had to relive their torment. &n...
Jun 26, 2017 / Larry Siems
Trump’s Policy Is Clear: Civilian Casualties Don’t Matter in the War on Terror Trump’s Policy Is Clear: Civilian Casualties Don’t Matter in the War on Terror
Multiple air strikes on cities and the use of white phosphorus—a probable war crime—guarantee a growing death toll.
Jun 21, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis
Normalization With Cuba Has Been a Smashing Success—but Trump Wants to Destroy It Normalization With Cuba Has Been a Smashing Success—but Trump Wants to Destroy It
Obama’s rapprochement has overwhelming support from Cuban-Americans, the US business community, and the Cuban people.
Jun 15, 2017 / Peter Kornbluh
A Brutal Expulsion in Guatemala Shows How Neoliberalism Gets Greenwashed A Brutal Expulsion in Guatemala Shows How Neoliberalism Gets Greenwashed
Government and big media portray it as a conflict between squatters and conservationists, but it’s just as much about extraction, displacement, militarization, and narcotics.
Jun 8, 2017 / Greg Grandin
America’s Freedom to Protest Is Under Attack America’s Freedom to Protest Is Under Attack
A UN special rapporteur was shocked to find abusive employers, anti-protest bills, and other signs of a weakening of democracy.
Jun 6, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Persistence of Palestinian Memory The Persistence of Palestinian Memory
Growing up under occupation was like living in a war zone, where people were punished for wanting dignity and freedom.
Jun 5, 2017 / Ibtisam Barakat
Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country
The secretary of commerce is promoting an utter fantasy about authoritarian Saudi Arabia.
May 23, 2017 / John Nichols
Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial? Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial?
Child labor can’t be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities.
May 23, 2017 / Michelle Chen
In Iran’s Presidential Elections, Reformists’ Hopes Are Limited In Iran’s Presidential Elections, Reformists’ Hopes Are Limited
They have united many formerly opposed voters—but for now the fight for personal and political freedoms is taking a back seat.
May 17, 2017 / Scheherezade Faramarzi