Regions and Countries

Puerto Rico Protests

Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico

These and other grassroots groups are pushing the fight against corruption and austerity.

Aug 2, 2019 / Ed Morales

Why Confrontation With China Threatens the Progressive Agenda

Why Confrontation With China Threatens the Progressive Agenda Why Confrontation With China Threatens the Progressive Agenda

Playing up the China threat might look like a no-brainer for Democrats trying to beef up their foreign policy credentials. But the strategy could backfire.

Aug 1, 2019 / Jake Werner

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

This Cold War relic is an outrageous violation of citizens’ rights.

Aug 1, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh

Spain Coalition Talks Fail

Will Spain Follow Europe’s Right-Wing Populist Trend? Will Spain Follow Europe’s Right-Wing Populist Trend?

The left’s failure last week to form a coalition reflects deep distrust between the Socialists and their rival, Unidas Podemos—and the right is elated.

Jul 31, 2019 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal

The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal

Only a massive, democratically elected administrative apparatus can stop climate change.

Jul 30, 2019 / John Feffer

Celebrating the Young Lords—Amid Revolution in Puerto Rico

Celebrating the Young Lords—Amid Revolution in Puerto Rico Celebrating the Young Lords—Amid Revolution in Puerto Rico

We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of New York City’s Young Lords last Friday—and the timing could not have been more apt.

Jul 29, 2019 / Juan González

What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement

What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement

How can we pierce the Washington bubble and bring Congress into greater congruence with changing public opinion?

Jul 29, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis

US Soldiers Afghanistan

Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?

Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.

Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen

Why Americans Should Support BDS

Why Americans Should Support BDS Why Americans Should Support BDS

Inspired by the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements, it calls for Palestinian liberation on terms of full equality with Israelis and categorically opposes all forms of racism...

Jul 29, 2019 / Editorial / Omar Barghouti

The Dream of Open Borders Is Real—in the High Arctic

The Dream of Open Borders Is Real—in the High Arctic The Dream of Open Borders Is Real—in the High Arctic

The Norwegian territory of Svalbard has been open to citizens of the world since 1920. But don’t call it a utopia.

Jul 29, 2019 / Feature / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

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