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cyril ramaphosa south africa

For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment

A courageous labor leader during the anti-apartheid struggle, Cyril Ramaphosa is now the face of neoliberal extractivism and worker exploitation.

Feb 27, 2018 / Patrick Bond

Robert Mueller

On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy

It is a perilous for Democrats to be fanning the flames rather than looking for ways to limit the fire.

Feb 27, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Andrews Air Force Base

The Military-Industrial Complex Is on Corporate Welfare The Military-Industrial Complex Is on Corporate Welfare

The Pentagon will get an extra $165 billion over the next two years—that’s even more than Donald Trump asked for.

Feb 27, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Nuclear Football

Nukes Are the New Normal Nukes Are the New Normal

Say, here’s an idea: Let’s make it easier for Trump to pull the nuclear trigger.

Feb 26, 2018 / Rajan Menon

Ivanka Trump

Winter Olympic Roundup: New Athletic Heroes Alongside the Same Old Grifts Winter Olympic Roundup: New Athletic Heroes Alongside the Same Old Grifts

The awe-inspiring athletes should not obscure the ugly realities of the games. 

Feb 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Syria Eastern Ghouta

Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

One thing that should never be debated is the sanctity of civilian life, and the fact that collective punishment is always wrong.

Feb 23, 2018 / Loubna Mrie

Anastasia Bryzgalova and Alexander Krushelnytsky

15 Million Reasons Why Russian Olympians May Get Their Flags Back 15 Million Reasons Why Russian Olympians May Get Their Flags Back

Two failed drug tests mean little compared to a large payout from Russia to the IOC.

Feb 23, 2018 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Olympics Opening Ceremony

What Do the Pyeongchang Games Mean for South Korea? What Do the Pyeongchang Games Mean for South Korea?

Professor Heejoon Chung discusses the ongoing costs of the Olympics, North-South diplomacy, and Los Angeles 2028.

Feb 23, 2018 / Madeleine Han

Daniel Joseph Martinez’s Blunt Statements

Daniel Joseph Martinez’s Blunt Statements Daniel Joseph Martinez’s Blunt Statements

What does it mean for an American artist to make photographs using the image of the German revolutionary Ulrike Meinhof?

Feb 23, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

International Womens Day Russia Protests

Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo? Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo?

Anti-feminist discourse is part of the state media’s anti-Western narrative—Russians need to resist it and stand up for their rights.

Feb 23, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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