New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS
Democrats’ condemnation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions discussion at Brooklyn College displays their concern for election results, not “academic freedom.”
Feb 5, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Italy Votes: Austerity, Social Justice—or Don Giovanni? Italy Votes: Austerity, Social Justice—or Don Giovanni?
The sad truth is that disarming and defeating Silvio Berlusconi remains the country’s first priority.
Jan 31, 2013 / Frederika Randall
Israel Joins the Sunni-Led Anti-Assad Coalition Israel Joins the Sunni-Led Anti-Assad Coalition
The airstrike on a convoy in Syria signals Israel will back the rebels, who may not even want its help.
Jan 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Egypt on the Brink Egypt on the Brink
Clashes across the country have put the legitimacy of the Morsi government in question.
Jan 29, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
New Report Says Afghan Security Forces Abuse, Kill Civilians New Report Says Afghan Security Forces Abuse, Kill Civilians
As US forces prepare to pull out, are we leaving Afghanistan on the brink of chaos and civil war?
Jan 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Can Israel’s Non-Right Ever Win? Can Israel’s Non-Right Ever Win?
It is long past time to reject expansionism, intolerance and structural inequality and define what democratic Israeli patriotism really stands for.
Jan 25, 2013 / Daniel Levy
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Two Years On, Nothing Much Has Changed in Egypt Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Two Years On, Nothing Much Has Changed in Egypt
Protesters again are demanding bread, freedom and social justice under new president Mohamed Morsi.
Jan 25, 2013 / Press Room
Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now
In his inaugural speech, the president vowed to engage with other countries so as to "lift suspicion and fear." He should reach out to forge a more sane and sensible rela...
Jan 24, 2013 / Peter Kornbluh
The Military Powder Keg in the Pacific The Military Powder Keg in the Pacific
Will China-Japan-US tensions in the Pacific ignite a conflict and sink the global economy?
Jan 22, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
Greece: The Spectacle of Violence Greece: The Spectacle of Violence
A rash of bombs in Athens opens the way to further crackdowns.
Jan 21, 2013 / Maria Margaronis