Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute
The allegations of army violence during the 2011 uprising come from a committee appointed by the president, but a new constitution may yet undermine justice.
Apr 11, 2013 / Press Room
Laura Flanders: Like Reagan, Thatcher Supported Hypocritical Policies at Home and Abroad Laura Flanders: Like Reagan, Thatcher Supported Hypocritical Policies at Home and Abroad
The Conservative leader sold British workers down the river while pursuing a destructive foreign policy.
Apr 10, 2013 / Press Room
Thatcherism Triumphant Thatcherism Triumphant
Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.
Apr 10, 2013 / Maria Margaronis
How Did Margaret Thatcher Do It? How Did Margaret Thatcher Do It?
In every way, her agenda opposed the interests of ordinary working people. How did she get so many of them to vote against their own economic interests again and again?
Apr 9, 2013 / Column / Gary Younge
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Bob Dreyfuss