Regions and Countries

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

In their zeal to defeat Trump, Democrats are getting in the gutter with him—and as a result are on the verge of becoming the Cold War party.

Aug 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rio Copacabana Protest

The Last Dance: On Heading to Olympic Rio The Last Dance: On Heading to Olympic Rio

For almost 10 years, Brazil has prepared for the Olympics. Now a majority wish the Games had never darkened their door.

Aug 1, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Colombia Labor day

Free Trade Is Killing Colombian Labor Activists Free Trade Is Killing Colombian Labor Activists

Workers attempting to exercise their rights have suffered at least 1,466 threats and acts of violence since the trade deal went into effect in 2012.

Aug 1, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Jeremy Corbyn

The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction

The establishment would rather gut the party than allow Jeremy Corbyn to lead it.

Jul 29, 2016 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

Despite the best efforts of his delegates, the Democratic Party platform does not mention Israel’s occupation or its settlements.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Rio Olympics Hotel

Brazil For Sale: How a Legal Coup Set the Stage for Privatization Brazil For Sale: How a Legal Coup Set the Stage for Privatization

More austerity and the sell off of treasured public assets will worsen an already crippling recession.

Jul 27, 2016 / Feature / Andy Robinson

Tim Kaine

Eat, Pray, Starve: What Tim Kaine Didn’t Learn During His Time in Honduras Eat, Pray, Starve: What Tim Kaine Didn’t Learn During His Time in Honduras

The vice-presidential nominee supports policies that hurt the country that was the “turning point” in his life.

Jul 27, 2016 / Greg Grandin

McCarthy Hearing

Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War

McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.

Jul 27, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout. 

Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

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