Apartheid on Steroids Apartheid on Steroids
As a Jew who has been an ardent supporter of Israel since its independence, it pains me to record what I saw on a recent trip to the West Bank. But if the occupation continues as s...
Aug 12, 2011 / Stephen Robert
From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy
Survivors of the first nuclear tragedies are now campaigning not only against nuclear weapons, but now also against the dangers of nuclear power.
Aug 9, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
What Lies Ahead in Syria? What Lies Ahead in Syria?
As the Assad regime cracks down on protesters, it is waging a propaganda war on Syrians and stoking fears of a civil war.
Aug 9, 2011
Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over
The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are in control.
Aug 3, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media
Finding hope, small victories and larger opportunities in a world no one should write off as lost.
Aug 1, 2011 / Rebecca Solnit
Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?
As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya.
Aug 1, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman
From Washington to Athens, financiers are dictating the terms of politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa ‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa
The United Nations has called an emergency meeting to discuss the devastating famine in the horn of Africa.
Jul 22, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt? Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt?
While the US funds democratic reform projects in the post-Mubarak age, Egyptians are mistrustful of American meddling in their domestic affairs.
Jul 22, 2011 / Max Strasser
Egypt’s Activists: Now I Tweet in Arabic Egypt’s Activists: Now I Tweet in Arabic
The revolution has fostered a national sense of accomplishment and a newfound pride in being Egyptian.
Jul 18, 2011 / Video / The Nation