Can Germany’s Social Democrats Get Their Groove Back? Can Germany’s Social Democrats Get Their Groove Back?
The turn to neoliberalism demoralized the party—and helped fuel the rise of the extreme right.
Feb 9, 2018 / Jordan Stancil
The Pentagon Sent $500 Million Abroad for International Drug Wars. What Happened Next Is a Mystery. The Pentagon Sent $500 Million Abroad for International Drug Wars. What Happened Next Is a Mystery.
A report by the Defense Department’s inspector general raises questions about a combatant command with a history of scandals.
Feb 8, 2018 / Nick Turse
Turkey’s New Constitutional Crisis Could End the Rule of Law Turkey’s New Constitutional Crisis Could End the Rule of Law
In refusing to release unjustly detained journalists, the lower courts are aiding President Erdogan’s repression.
Feb 8, 2018 / Constanze Letsch
No More Tuna for Japan’s Sushi? No More Tuna for Japan’s Sushi?
Japan is the world’s biggest consumer of tuna. Fishermen on the island of Iki are challenging official policy so as to stop the decline of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks.
Feb 8, 2018 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Yuta Yagishita
Russiagate or Intelgate? Russiagate or Intelgate?
The publication of the Republican House Committee memo and reports of other documents increasingly suggest not only a “Russiagate” without Russia but also something darker: The “co...
Feb 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Pentagon Readies the ‘Father of All Bombs’ for Use Against North Korea Pentagon Readies the ‘Father of All Bombs’ for Use Against North Korea
Is the Trump administration inching closer to war?
Feb 6, 2018 / Michael T. Klare
Why Is Nicaragua’s Homicide Rate So Far Below That of Its Central American Neighbors? Why Is Nicaragua’s Homicide Rate So Far Below That of Its Central American Neighbors?
It’s the revolution, stupid—which fostered innovative policing, along with the dedicated work of community organizers and women activists.
Feb 2, 2018 / Roberto Lovato
These Students Learn About State Violence at the Busiest Border Patrol Sector in the Country These Students Learn About State Violence at the Busiest Border Patrol Sector in the Country
This program shows students how to understand and oppose the violence happening at the US/Mexico border.
Feb 1, 2018 / StudentNation / Gabriel Matthew Schivone
The Winter Olympics Offers a Glimpse of Peace for Korea The Winter Olympics Offers a Glimpse of Peace for Korea
But will it last—and can it rein in Trump’s dangerous saber rattling?
Feb 1, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
The US Turns Its Back on the World’s Most Vulnerable The US Turns Its Back on the World’s Most Vulnerable
The Trump administration reveals, again, its contempt for TPS and will stop giving protected status to Syrians.
Feb 1, 2018 / Julianne Hing