Bowe Bergdahl and the Honorable History of War Deserters Bowe Bergdahl and the Honorable History of War Deserters
The hateful commentary about the soldier’s return is motivated by fear of what his so-called desertion reveals.
Jun 5, 2014 / Richard Kreitner
‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation ‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation
Nearly a third of American women will have an abortion at some point in their lives, but it’s an experience we almost never see on film.
Jun 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg
A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment
A judiciary subcommittee holds the first hearing ever on the need for a constitutional remedy to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.
Jun 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Would Bigots Attack a Jewish-Arab School in Israel That Teaches Tolerance and Mutual Respect? Why Would Bigots Attack a Jewish-Arab School in Israel That Teaches Tolerance and Mutual Respect?
This latest evidence of hatred is an alarming reminder of how a wonderful educational project continues to stand on precarious ground.
Jun 5, 2014 / Neve Gordon and Catherine Rottenberg
How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam
Its ‘generosity’ toward Cairo notwithstanding, Washington has been reduced to the role of a helpless bystander.
Jun 5, 2014 / Dilip Hiro
Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges
Virtually everyone agrees the system is broken. But while some feminists want colleges to deliver justice, others argue it’s just not their job. Who is right?
Jun 5, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg
Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom? Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom?
Obama wants to push states away from coal—but if they turn to natural gas, the climate problem could get even worse.
Jun 4, 2014 / George Zornick
Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts
It’s a scandal bigger than Bridgegate.
Jun 4, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Former Los Angeles Deputy: We Beat, Slapped and Tased Inmates Without Provocation Former Los Angeles Deputy: We Beat, Slapped and Tased Inmates Without Provocation
An ex-deputy testified in court about the culture of abuse pervading Los Angeles County jails.
Jun 4, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Obama’s Climate Regulations: A Step in the Right Direction, but Nowhere Close to What We Need Obama’s Climate Regulations: A Step in the Right Direction, but Nowhere Close to What We Need
How about a 40 percent cut by 2030 based on 1990 levels?
Jun 4, 2014 / The Editors