World Leaders

Russia Wins a Round in Ukraine

Russia Wins a Round in Ukraine Russia Wins a Round in Ukraine

It’s ugly, but the United States ought to stay out of it.

Dec 19, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Mandela’s Last Gift

Mandela’s Last Gift Mandela’s Last Gift

By the time of his death at age 95, South Africans were well prepared to keep his dream alive—that too is part of Nelson Mandela’s great legacy.

Dec 18, 2013 / Editorial / Douglas Foster

South Africa Looks Back

South Africa Looks Back South Africa Looks Back

The people celebrate the man and the revolutionary, while venting frustration with the path his party has taken.

Dec 18, 2013 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama

Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama

How do the two trailblazers compare?

Dec 11, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

In Honduras Election, the People’s Will Is Hushed but Not Silenced

In Honduras Election, the People’s Will Is Hushed but Not Silenced In Honduras Election, the People’s Will Is Hushed but Not Silenced

As Xiomara Castro contests her defeat, campesinos, students and the LIBRE faithful continue to organize.

Dec 10, 2013 / Dawn Paley

Nelson Mandela, Feminist

Nelson Mandela, Feminist Nelson Mandela, Feminist

Few people know that Mandela was a global leader on reproductive freedom.

Dec 9, 2013 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

Nelson Mandela: Union Man

Nelson Mandela: Union Man Nelson Mandela: Union Man

He defended collective bargaining, championed international solidarity and proudly carried a UAW card.

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Mandela and Mugabe

Mandela and Mugabe Mandela and Mugabe

The road not taken by South Africa’s neighbor makes Nelson Mandela’s gift all the more remarkable.

Dec 6, 2013 / Farai Chideya

The Meaning of Mandela

The Meaning of Mandela The Meaning of Mandela

By the time of his death at age 95, South Africans were well prepared to keep his dream alive—that too is part of Nelson Mandela’s great legacy.

Dec 6, 2013 / Douglas Foster

The Struggle for Chile’s Future

The Struggle for Chile’s Future The Struggle for Chile’s Future

The presidential runoff between Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei presents an opportunity to overcome Pinochet's twisted legacy.

Dec 4, 2013 / Editorial / Ariel Dorfman

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