World

‘The Graveyard of Migrants’: Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World

‘The Graveyard of Migrants’: Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World ‘The Graveyard of Migrants’: Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World

After surviving the Darien Gap, refugees describe their detainment in Mexico as the “real hell.”

Sep 24, 2019 / Arvind Dilawar

5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections

5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections 5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections

Israels inconclusive election presents progressives with an opportunity.

Sep 23, 2019 / Hannah Pollin-Galay

‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders

‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders ‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders

“We will not let you get away with this,” the 16-year-old climate strike leader tells the UN Climate Action Summit.

Sep 23, 2019 / Mark Hertsgaard

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...

Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss

Trump

Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart

Until the Democrats have a real leader, they can’t unite against Trump, no matter what he does.

Sep 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?

Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards? Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?

For nearly three years, none of our leaders have held Trump accountable—yet we expect the Ukraine scandal to be different.

Sep 23, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump

Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN

Senior UN official confirms White House booked a room so Trump can attend a gathering in the same building as the summit.

Sep 20, 2019 / Oliver Milman

‘I’m Only 6 Years Old. I Don’t Want the World To End Yet.’

‘I’m Only 6 Years Old. I Don’t Want the World To End Yet.’ ‘I’m Only 6 Years Old. I Don’t Want the World To End Yet.’

Strikers took to the streets around the world today to demand climate action now.

Sep 20, 2019 / Alice Markham-Cantor

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

The Trump administration is suing the whistle-blower over his new book. But what would a Democratic president do? That’s a good debate question.

Sep 20, 2019 / John Nichols

Modi Trump G-7

Donald Trump Is Holding a Rally With… Narendra Modi? Donald Trump Is Holding a Rally With… Narendra Modi?

With this weekend’s stadium event in Houston, America First will meet India First.

Sep 20, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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