Society

August 6, 1945: The US Destroys Hiroshima With An Atomic Bomb

August 6, 1945: The US Destroys Hiroshima With An Atomic Bomb August 6, 1945: The US Destroys Hiroshima With An Atomic Bomb

“We face a choice between one world or none.”

Aug 6, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Things Donald Trump Could Do to Look Even More Presidential Things Donald Trump Could Do to Look Even More Presidential

Another in a series of unavoidable cartoons about terrible people who are never actually going to be president.

Aug 5, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Is US Policy Toward Russia and Ukraine Falling Apart?

Is US Policy Toward Russia and Ukraine Falling Apart? Is US Policy Toward Russia and Ukraine Falling Apart?

Growing signs that Europe is no longer united in following DC’s hawkish policies.

Aug 5, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

August 5, 1962: Marilyn Monroe Dies

August 5, 1962: Marilyn Monroe Dies August 5, 1962: Marilyn Monroe Dies

“Her performances indicated that while sex is certainly fun, and often funny, it is only one of many games.”

Aug 5, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Trump Campaign

The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards

A debate that promises to defy the needs—and common sense—of most Americans.

Aug 4, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hiroshima

70 Years Later, We Still Haven’t Apologized for Bombing Japan 70 Years Later, We Still Haven’t Apologized for Bombing Japan

We’ve somehow convinced ourselves that Hiroshima was an act of mercy.

Aug 4, 2015 / Christian Appy

Anti-abortion activists

Senate Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood, But the Political Assault Continues Senate Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood, But the Political Assault Continues

Instead of a serious debate about the facts, for GOP candidates who sit in the Senate this is “all about politics.”

Aug 3, 2015 / John Nichols

Planned Parenthood

The War on Planned Parenthood Is Also an Assault on Poor Women of Color The War on Planned Parenthood Is Also an Assault on Poor Women of Color

The Right’s war on federal funding to health clinics is putting public health at risk.

Aug 3, 2015 / Michelle Chen

John Kerry

Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work

But enacting gun control laws and investing in support services for America’s children might.

Aug 3, 2015 / Karen J. Greenberg

Rio Olympics

The Water in Rio Is Full of Sludge and Rotting Fish—And Olympians Are Supposed to Swim in It The Water in Rio Is Full of Sludge and Rotting Fish—And Olympians Are Supposed to Swim in It

Athletes who participate in water sports will carry an infection risk of 99 percent.

Aug 3, 2015 / Dave Zirin

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