Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean
The media was outraged that people celebrated the death of Margaret Thatcher. If they're curious, they should ask someone deeply affected by her policies.
Apr 9, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
We Are All Thatcherites Now We Are All Thatcherites Now
Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Maria Margaronis
Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter
The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet
But Obama should just keep talking—until he has a chance to make a deal with a new president not named Ahmadinejad.
Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Korean War Games Korean War Games
Pyongyang's bellicose posturing conforms to an old pattern, but the dangers may be greater now because tensions are rising throughout the region.
Apr 3, 2013 / Editorial / Bruce Cumings
United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor
And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.
Mar 24, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’
The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.
Mar 19, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
New Pope, Old Papacy New Pope, Old Papacy
There is nothing in Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s record to suggest that he will reform the Catholic Church.
Mar 15, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum
The Audacity of Hugo The Audacity of Hugo
In fourteen years, Chávez radically transformed Venezuela’s economy and society—and the majority of country loved him for it.
Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / Greg Grandin
Obama’s Iran Bluff Obama’s Iran Bluff
The United States won’t invade Iran anytime soon—just look at what North Korea has gotten away with.
Mar 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss