YouTube Reinstates Blocked Video of Child Allegedly Tortured in Syria YouTube Reinstates Blocked Video of Child Allegedly Tortured in Syria
A video documenting alleged torture by the Assad regime went viral—reinvigorating protests in Syria—and then hit a wall on the very website where it first launched. Doe...
Jun 1, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber
Egypt, Hamas and Obama Egypt, Hamas and Obama
Egypt is opening the door to Hamas. Washington may not like it, but it’s time to talk.
May 26, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Netanyahu’s Boorish Performance Gives Obama the Edge Netanyahu’s Boorish Performance Gives Obama the Edge
The president can corner the Israeli prime minister now—if he wants to.
May 25, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Goes to AIPAC While Netanyahu Howls Obama Goes to AIPAC While Netanyahu Howls
Bibi's ace-in-the-hole? Dennis Ross.
May 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Middle East Speech That Obama Ought to Give The Middle East Speech That Obama Ought to Give
Obama's Middle East policy has fallen apart. It's not too late to save it.
May 18, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
George Mitchell Quits as ME Envoy George Mitchell Quits as ME Envoy
Mitchell gives up. Has Obama given up, too?
May 13, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Fatah-Hamas Deal: Time for Obama’s Peace Plan Fatah-Hamas Deal: Time for Obama’s Peace Plan
The Palestinian accord is a good thing, and Obama should resist Israel's efforts to scuttle it.
May 9, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama (So Far) Ignores Hawks on Syria Obama (So Far) Ignores Hawks on Syria
Assad's likely to survive the crisis, and the United States should stay out.
May 9, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Tony Kushner Denied Honors Over Palestine Tony Kushner Denied Honors Over Palestine
This week, the news hit that Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, perhaps best known for his Angels in America, was being blocked from receiving an honorary degree from ...
May 5, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
US Officials: Now It’s Time to End the War US Officials: Now It’s Time to End the War
The Obama administration suggests bin Laden's death could accelerate peace talks with the Taliban.
May 4, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss