The Party of Lincoln Is Really the Party of Calhoun The Party of Lincoln Is Really the Party of Calhoun
Nikki Haley and Greg Abbott echo the theorist of secession.
Feb 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The US Military Ignores and Neglects the Civilian Victims of Its Air Strikes The US Military Ignores and Neglects the Civilian Victims of Its Air Strikes
The United States can find time to issue orders for new air strikes but not to issue apologies for past errant attacks.
Feb 2, 2024 / Nick Turse
Domestic Violence Domestic Violence
The World Health Organization reports that globally, about 35% of women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Feb 2, 2024 / OppArt / Karen Thomas
Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard? Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?
He’s a distinguished scholar, director of Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies, and former president of the American Academy for Jewish Research. But Bill Ackman doesn’t like him.
Feb 2, 2024 / Eric Alterman
The Complex Politics of South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel The Complex Politics of South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The ANC’s legal fight at The Hague is based on sincere principles—but it’s also given South Africa's beleaguered government a crucial boost in an election year.
Feb 1, 2024 / Peter Fabricius
Israel Is Using Bush’s War on Terror Playbook Israel Is Using Bush’s War on Terror Playbook
Israel has given itself license for unfettered state violence under the guise of an unprecedented existential threat. Sound familiar?
Feb 1, 2024 / Maha Hilal
What if This Were the Headline? What if This Were the Headline?
How might our reaction change?
Feb 1, 2024 / OppArt / Jos Sances
Calling for Respect, Freedom, and Security for All Is Not Antisemitic Calling for Respect, Freedom, and Security for All Is Not Antisemitic
My obligation to critique the Israeli state comes from my own Jewish tradition, a tradition which had to defend itself from genuine antisemitism.
Feb 1, 2024 / Marshall Ganz
The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid
On matters of war and peace, the representative is prepared to tell presidents that they must follow the Constitution—even Democratic presidents.
Feb 1, 2024 / John Nichols