Armed Conflicts

Dignity and Humanity Amid the Refugee Crisis

Dignity and Humanity Amid the Refugee Crisis Dignity and Humanity Amid the Refugee Crisis

Refugees at the Aida Palestinian Refugee Camp, West Bank, Palestine.

Mar 4, 2024 / OppArt / Wei Chao

The Charismatics

The Charismatics The Charismatics

Immolations.

Mar 1, 2024 / The Greater Quiet / Steve Brodner

New York Times headquarters in New York City on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

The Nixonian “New York Times” Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape The Nixonian “New York Times” Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape

The newspaper of record botches an important story about sexual violence on October 7.

Mar 1, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War?

Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War? Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War?

Netanyahu prioritizes bombing.

Mar 1, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Jack F. Matlock, US ambassador in Moscow

How Former Ambassador Jack Matlock Corrects the Record on American Foreign Policy How Former Ambassador Jack Matlock Corrects the Record on American Foreign Policy

Matlock, now 95 years old, offers a classic example of why our leaders would benefit greatly from more wisdom and less intelligence.

Mar 1, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Democratic voter uncommitted to President Joe Biden rallies outside of a polling station in Dearborn, Mich., on February 27, 2024.

Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza

But will the president listen and change course? Or continue to risk his presidency—and our democracy—over blind loyalty to Bibi Netanyahu?

Feb 29, 2024 / Waleed Shahid

Natalia Katie places a sign on the podium before the beginning of the press conference for the group Listen to Michigan during their election night watch party for the Michigan presidential primary election in Dearborn on February 27, 2024.

Michigan Voters Made It Clear: Biden’s Gaza Policy Threatens His Reelection Michigan Voters Made It Clear: Biden’s Gaza Policy Threatens His Reelection

The “Uncommitted” vote was a measure of frustration with Biden’s stance on Gaza, and it was up dramatically from past primaries.

Feb 28, 2024 / John Nichols

A group of Palestinian children is pictured at a school run by the UNWRA a in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on February 22, 2024.

The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA

Following Washington’s lead, key US allies have cut funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine—making them all complicit in genocide.

Feb 28, 2024 / Phyllis Bennis

Aaron Bushnell

Taking Aaron Bushnell at His Word (and Deed) Taking Aaron Bushnell at His Word (and Deed)

The airman who set himself alight on Sunday signed up to sacrifice himself for the greater good—only to discover that he had become an accomplice to evil.

Feb 28, 2024 / Comment / Lyle Jeremy Rubin

Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza

Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza Michael Moore Says Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Can Send Biden a Vital Message About Gaza

Moore, Beto O’Rourke, and dozens of Michigan elected officials are calling for an uncommitted vote today, in a push for a cease-fire.

Feb 27, 2024 / John Nichols

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