Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’ Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’
Nelson Mandela has always recognized the real meaning of July 4.
Jul 3, 2013 / John Nichols
Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood
President Morsi and the Muslim Brothers were defiant, but it appears that the army held the high cards.
Jul 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Brazil vs. the World Cup Brazil vs. the World Cup
What could have provoked such massive protests against a soccer festival from the sport’s most passionate fans?
Jul 3, 2013 / Marina Amaral and Natalia Viana
Distortions and Divisions Distortions and Divisions
Distrust and distortion occupy the distance between much of Turkey and the Kurds of Diyarbakir. Can they be overcome?
Jul 2, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jenna Krajeski
The Dictionary of the Global War on You The Dictionary of the Global War on You
Definitions for a new age
Jul 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
The US Should End the Cuban Embargo The US Should End the Cuban Embargo
With Cuba already beginning a new, post-Castro era, it is long past time for the US policy to evolve.
Jul 2, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
End of Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt? Or Civil War? End of Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt? Or Civil War?
Egypt is teetering on the brink of becoming Libya. Or Syria.
Jul 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’ FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’
Where the group was born, in Ukraine, its naked protests made more sense—but in the Muslim world, the message is getting lost in translation.
Jul 1, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt
Reporting from Cairo, Sharif Abdel Kouddous explains why Egyptians are protesting against the president they helped to elect only one year ago.
Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room
John Nichols: Has Barack Obama Done Enough for Africa? John Nichols: Has Barack Obama Done Enough for Africa?
While the continent’s traditional narratives focus on corruption and public health crises, a new story is beginning to emerge.
Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room