There’s Only One Way to End the War in Afghanistan There’s Only One Way to End the War in Afghanistan
And the surge Donald Trump is poised to authorize is not it.
Jul 6, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Can the Caribbean’s Tourism Economy Survive Climate Change? Can the Caribbean’s Tourism Economy Survive Climate Change?
Rising sea levels, ocean acidification, catastrophic storm surges—the threat is dire, and requires a rapid transition to renewable energy.
Jul 6, 2017 / Juan Cole
Trump’s Plan to Make Drugs Cheaper Could End Up Making Them More Expensive Trump’s Plan to Make Drugs Cheaper Could End Up Making Them More Expensive
Now, that’s good policy!
Jul 6, 2017 / Michelle Chen
What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era
Fighting for justice and equality is the most patriotic act of all.
Jul 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Worried About Those Global Cyber Attacks? They Were Started by Washington Worried About Those Global Cyber Attacks? They Were Started by Washington
The notorious US spy agencies invented this monster, first with the Stuxnet virus against Iran—but then they lost control over it.
Jun 30, 2017 / William Greider
The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism
Why is the mere discussion of federalism often equated with treason?
Jun 30, 2017 / Nicolai N. Petro
16 Years Ago, Barbara Lee’s Warning Against the AUMF Was Ignored. Nevertheless, She Persisted. 16 Years Ago, Barbara Lee’s Warning Against the AUMF Was Ignored. Nevertheless, She Persisted.
Congress is finally taking steps to repeal a blank check for war.
Jun 30, 2017 / John Nichols
This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK
The party had a leader with integrity; a hopeful, inspiring manifesto; and energetic canvassing by new members—with a big boost from Bernie supporters.
Jun 29, 2017 / Rachel Shabi
A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea
No matter what, Surge 4.0 won’t change a fundamentally flawed strategic formula.
Jun 29, 2017 / Danny Sjursen
What’s Next for the French Left? What’s Next for the French Left?
With sweeping labor reforms on the horizon, a nasty fight awaits Macron and his new party in the fall.
Jun 29, 2017 / Cole Stangler