Slide Show: Waltz With Bashir Slide Show: Waltz With Bashir
Images from the graphic novel about the 1982 Lebanon War.
Feb 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
The Mitchell Moment The Mitchell Moment
Will the president have the courage to allow George Mitchell to apply the lessons of his experience of high-stakes conflict resolution?
Jan 28, 2009 / Editorial / Roane Carey
Bush’s War Totals Bush’s War Totals
The human cost of Bush's war: 1 million dead. 4.5 million displaced. 1 million to 2 million widows. 5 million orphans.
Jan 28, 2009 / Editorial / John Tirman
The Defamation League The Defamation League
Abe Foxman and Bill Kristol gutlessly attack Bill Moyers and David Grossman.
Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act? On War Crimes, Do We Have a Responsibility to Act?
If Israel in Gaza and the United States, through its use of torture in Iraq, have committed war crimes, what can be done?
The Politics of Hunger The Politics of Hunger
Oil prices have come down steadily but the global food crisis continues to worsen. What's driving the crisis at home and abroad?
Purple Heart, Purple Haze Purple Heart, Purple Haze
By honoring the psychological wounds of soldiers--not shaming them--the armed forces might give fighting men and women the respect they deserve.
Jan 26, 2009 / Feature / Simon Maxwell Apter
‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted ‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted
With little fanfare, Obama has reversed one of the most damaging GOP policies ever visited on developing nations, which deprived millions of women of family planning services.
Jan 25, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Winning & Losing in Gaza Winning & Losing in Gaza
If both sides embrace the fragile cease-fire with leaps of imagination and faith, Israelis and Palestinians could chart an escape route from the inferno.
Jan 22, 2009 / Editorial / Richard Falk
Protesters Demand Peace in Gaza Protesters Demand Peace in Gaza
Opponents of the attacks on Gaza gather in New York City to express their anger, grief and desire for peace.
Jan 16, 2009 / Video / Brett Story