Spain on the Brink Spain on the Brink
This short film tells the story of why so many people took to the streets in Madrid and follows these events as they unfolded.
Oct 1, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice
Hobsbawm’s life and writings will long serve as an inspiration to those who believe that a knowledge of history is essential to working for a better world.
Oct 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Palestinian Soccer Player Mahmoud Sarsak Won’t Play FC Barcelona’s Game Palestinian Soccer Player Mahmoud Sarsak Won’t Play FC Barcelona’s Game
The once-imprisoned Sarsak is protesting the presence of a former Israeli Defense Forces soldier at the game.
Oct 1, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Romney Fans Middle East Fears in ‘The Wall Street Journal’ Romney Fans Middle East Fears in ‘The Wall Street Journal’
Romney uses scaremongering language to rally xenophobic voters and conservative Jews.
Oct 1, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Pyotr Verzilov: Free Pussy Riot Pyotr Verzilov: Free Pussy Riot
Members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will soon get a chance to appeal their sentence of two years in prison on charges of "hooliganism."
Sep 28, 2012 / Video / Christie Thompson and Steven Hsieh
Arizona Students React to Anti-Muslim Video and Related Violence Arizona Students React to Anti-Muslim Video and Related Violence
Students at the University of Arizona fear recent riots may stir anti-Muslim sentiments on campus.
Sep 28, 2012 / StudentNation / Amer Azzam Taleb
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (9/28/12) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (9/28/12)
This week: development in Brazil, censorship in Burma, and much more.
Sep 28, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
A Way Out of Syria’s Catastrophe A Way Out of Syria’s Catastrophe
Washington must work with Russia, embracing the letter and spirit of the Geneva principles agreed upon in June.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Jonathan Steele
Putin’s Pivot on Asia Putin’s Pivot on Asia
Surprisingly, the United States seems pleased that Putin wants to reposition Russia as a major Asian power.
Sep 26, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles
A year ago, the repeal of “don't ask, don't tell” was a great step for LGB rights, but it did not nearly go far enough.
Sep 26, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy