North America

The Racial Politics of ‘Return’

The Racial Politics of ‘Return’ The Racial Politics of ‘Return’

Tourism initiatives in Ghana and beyond leave out black people without the economic means to travel.

Apr 10, 2020 / Edna Bonhomme

Our Public Servants Maintain Normalcy by Being Regular Incompetent

Our Public Servants Maintain Normalcy by Being Regular Incompetent Our Public Servants Maintain Normalcy by Being Regular Incompetent

Coronavirus’s impact on American lives deepens.

Mar 31, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US

We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US

I am locked down in Barcelona, but at least there is universal health care and a tradition of mutual support.

Mar 19, 2020 / Feature / Ben Ehrenreich

Gorbachev 1989

Citizen Gorbachev Speaks Citizen Gorbachev Speaks

If war is the consequence of a policy, then get rid of the policy.

Mar 16, 2020 / no-paywall / Mikhail S. Gorbachev

Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election

Trump has been gearing up for the next presidential election since he took office.

Mar 10, 2020 / John Feffer

‘Ruin Our Territory—for What?’

‘Ruin Our Territory—for What?’ ‘Ruin Our Territory—for What?’

A massive standoff over a pipeline through Wet’suwet’en land is pushing Canada to confront how it deals with Indigenous rights.

Mar 5, 2020 / Jillian Kestler-D’Amours

Dwayne

What Does Hollywood Lose When It Works With China? What Does Hollywood Lose When It Works With China?

They may fight over censorship and trade, but the biggest players all want the same thing: movies that make as much money as possible.

Mar 3, 2020 / Phoebe Chen

Toronto protest

Indigenous Rights Are Trudeau’s Last Priority Indigenous Rights Are Trudeau’s Last Priority

When pipeline protesters shut down Canada’s railways, the prime minister stopped pretending to care about reconciliation.

Feb 27, 2020 / Robert Jago

Medicine at a pharmacy

The Problem With Canadian Health Care The Problem With Canadian Health Care

It’s miles ahead of the American system. But its prescription drug coverage is far from perfect.

Feb 20, 2020 / Sophia Reuss

Lunar New Year Celebration

This Lunar New Year, Demand Solidarity This Lunar New Year, Demand Solidarity

As tension with China continues to mount, it’s time for Chinese Americans to become a more powerful force for progressive change.

Jan 24, 2020 / Tobita Chow

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