Donald Jr. Meets the Russians Donald Jr. Meets the Russians
No meetings with Russians he said. That story changed two times or three. To judge by the lies that he tells, This apple fell close to the tree.
Jul 13, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Democracy Breaks Out at the UN as 122 Nations Vote to Ban the Bomb Democracy Breaks Out at the UN as 122 Nations Vote to Ban the Bomb
We are witnessing a striking shift in the global paradigm of how the world views nuclear weapons.
Jul 13, 2017 / Alice Slater
New Study: The Communities Most Affected by War Turned to Trump in 2016 New Study: The Communities Most Affected by War Turned to Trump in 2016
He promised to put this forgotten part of America first—but he’s done little so far.
Jul 13, 2017 / James Carden
Meet the Syrian Activists Fighting ISIS—With Cameras Meet the Syrian Activists Fighting ISIS—With Cameras
In Matthew Heineman’s City of Ghosts, freedom of the press is a matter of life or death.
Jul 12, 2017 / Sarah Aziza
Has Travel to Cuba Been Trumped? A ‘Nation’ Forum Has Travel to Cuba Been Trumped? A ‘Nation’ Forum
We asked four veterans of the travel-to-Cuba movement to comment on the new restrictions.
Jul 12, 2017 / Peter Kornbluh
Trump-Putin Détente Partnership Begins as ‘Russiagate’ Attacks on It Grow Trump-Putin Détente Partnership Begins as ‘Russiagate’ Attacks on It Grow
Cooperation with Russia is imperative, but never has the US political-media elite’s opposition to it been so virulent.
Jul 12, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Arabs of Latin America The Arabs of Latin America
The first wave of migrants from the Middle East to Latin America found acceptance by the locals as successful, hardworking merchants. Newer arrivals have had a harder time.
Jul 12, 2017 / Lamia Oualalou
What the Senate Should Ask FBI Nominee Christopher Wray What the Senate Should Ask FBI Nominee Christopher Wray
The investigation into Trump and Russia isn’t the only subject Congress must press him on.
Jul 12, 2017 / Chip Gibbons
In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street
The government’s response to extremism has been divisive and inadequate, and Islamophobic hate crimes are on the rise.
Jul 11, 2017 / Felipe Araujo
Donald Trump Jr. Might Be a Criminal. He Is Definitely a Liar. Donald Trump Jr. Might Be a Criminal. He Is Definitely a Liar.
The Trump team has repeatedly denied meeting with Russian operatives. Whoops.
Jul 11, 2017 / Joan Walsh