Why Confrontation With China Threatens the Progressive Agenda Why Confrontation With China Threatens the Progressive Agenda
Playing up the China threat might look like a no-brainer for Democrats trying to beef up their foreign policy credentials. But the strategy could backfire.
Aug 1, 2019 / Jake Werner
Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban
This Cold War relic is an outrageous violation of citizens’ rights.
Aug 1, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh
Will Spain Follow Europe’s Right-Wing Populist Trend? Will Spain Follow Europe’s Right-Wing Populist Trend?
The left’s failure last week to form a coalition reflects deep distrust between the Socialists and their rival, Unidas Podemos—and the right is elated.
Jul 31, 2019 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal
Only a massive, democratically elected administrative apparatus can stop climate change.
Jul 30, 2019 / John Feffer
The Pompeo Commission Is Weaponizing Human Rights The Pompeo Commission Is Weaponizing Human Rights
This effort is another in a long line of efforts by Christian conservatives to interpret “human rights” to further their own parochial agenda.
Jul 30, 2019 / James Carden
Why Puerto Rico’s Cops Ignore the Constitution at Night Why Puerto Rico’s Cops Ignore the Constitution at Night
Around 11 pm, after declaring the First Amendment no longer applicable, police repeatedly shot tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters.
Jul 30, 2019 / Rima Brusi
Celebrating the Young Lords—Amid Revolution in Puerto Rico Celebrating the Young Lords—Amid Revolution in Puerto Rico
We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of New York City’s Young Lords last Friday—and the timing could not have been more apt.
Jul 29, 2019 / Juan González
What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement
How can we pierce the Washington bubble and bring Congress into greater congruence with changing public opinion?
Jul 29, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis
Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?
Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.
Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
Why Americans Should Support BDS Why Americans Should Support BDS
Inspired by the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements, it calls for Palestinian liberation on terms of full equality with Israelis and categorically opposes all forms of racism...
Jul 29, 2019 / Editorial / Omar Barghouti