The Looming Imperial Crisis That Could Topple American Hegemony The Looming Imperial Crisis That Could Topple American Hegemony
Washington now finds itself facing three complex global crises, each demanding its undivided attention.
Mar 15, 2024 / Alfred McCoy
The Tragic Absurdity of Biden’s Gaza Policies The Tragic Absurdity of Biden’s Gaza Policies
The US government is making elaborate plans to ameliorate a humanitarian catastrophe that would not exist without its own bombs.
Mar 12, 2024 / Jack Mirkinson
Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin! Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin!
Trashing Donald Trump can’t be Joe Biden’s whole reelection message. But it’s a good start.
Mar 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
With Every New Atrocity in Gaza, Iran Gains More Influence With Every New Atrocity in Gaza, Iran Gains More Influence
As a result of the ongoing carnage, Washington’s long struggle to exclude Iran from regional influence is visibly failing.
Mar 7, 2024 / Juan Cole
Requiem for the Biden of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Requiem for the Biden of the Afghanistan Withdrawal
The brightest moment in the president’s foreign policy feels like light from a dead star. The Biden of that moment would stop aiding Israeli war crimes.
Mar 13, 2024 / Column / Spencer Ackerman
The GOP’s Anti-Abortion Crusade Is Threatening HIV Treatment in Africa The GOP’s Anti-Abortion Crusade Is Threatening HIV Treatment in Africa
As a band of Republican congresspeople has set its sights on the health program known as PEPFAR, the media has remained shamefully silent.
Mar 6, 2024 / James North
Biden Redefines “Cease-Fire” to Stem Anger Over Gaza Biden Redefines “Cease-Fire” to Stem Anger Over Gaza
After months of not using the term at all, the administration has embraced it, but is using it in a way that has little to do with what activists are demanding.
Mar 4, 2024 / Adam Johnson
America’s Turbulent Path in Guatemala America’s Turbulent Path in Guatemala
Did the US halt a coup against President Arévalo—and democracy?
Mar 5, 2024 / Stephen Schlesinger
How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters? How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters?
Unable to defend his Israel/Palestine policy, the president has gone into the Witness Protection Program.
Mar 4, 2024 / Jeet Heer
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