How the Unjust Assault on the UNRWA Undermines Liberal Humanitarianism How the Unjust Assault on the UNRWA Undermines Liberal Humanitarianism
The decision by Western powers to defund the aid agency in Gaza further imperils civilians, while undermining the credibility of key global institutions.
Jan 30, 2024 / Rafia Zakaria
GOP Border Theatrics Have Escalated to Threats of Civil War GOP Border Theatrics Have Escalated to Threats of Civil War
Republican states have pledged to mobilize National Guard troops to defend the placement of razor wire at Texas’s southern border.
Jan 30, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Texas Is Spoiling for a Civil War Texas Is Spoiling for a Civil War
As Governor Greg Abbott escalates his border fight with the Biden administration, he is sounding a lot like an old Confederate.
Jan 30, 2024 / Elie Mystal
Making Abortion Safe Outside of the Legal System: A Q&A on Self-Managed Abortion Making Abortion Safe Outside of the Legal System: A Q&A on Self-Managed Abortion
Sociologist Naomi Braine’s new book on the global feminist movement for self-managed abortion took her to Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe to study activists’ work the...
Jan 30, 2024 / Q&A / Felicia Kornbluh
The Abject Failure of Biden’s Quiet Diplomacy Is Spreading Middle Eastern Chaos The Abject Failure of Biden’s Quiet Diplomacy Is Spreading Middle Eastern Chaos
The president’s promise of restraint is repeatedly belied by the reality of continued escalation.
Jan 29, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Meet the Young Peruvians Fighting in Court for Climate Action Meet the Young Peruvians Fighting in Court for Climate Action
Seven youth plaintiffs, ages ranging from 14 to 16, argue that the state is violating their right to a healthy environment by failing to curb Amazon deforestation and mitigate cli...
Jan 29, 2024 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Another Big Win for E. Jean Carroll. Another Loss for Donald Trump. Another Big Win for E. Jean Carroll. Another Loss for Donald Trump.
A jury ordered the disgraced former president pay $83 million in damages for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
Jan 27, 2024 / Joan Walsh
“This Was a Watershed Moment”: What the ICJ’s Israel Ruling Really Means “This Was a Watershed Moment”: What the ICJ’s Israel Ruling Really Means
An interview with Omar Shakir, the Israel and Palestine director at Human Rights Watch, about the historic genocide ruling from the UN’s top court.
Jan 26, 2024 / Q&A / Jack Mirkinson
Why I Am Testifying in a Lawsuit Charging Biden With Complicity in Genocide Why I Am Testifying in a Lawsuit Charging Biden With Complicity in Genocide
Society / January 26, 2024 Why I Am Testifying in a Lawsuit Charging Biden With Complicity in Genocide Through ongoing financial and military support, the Biden administration…
Jan 26, 2024 / Khaled Quzmar