World

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.

Mar 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Who Did You Rape in the War, Daddy?

Who Did You Rape in the War, Daddy? Who Did You Rape in the War, Daddy?

It’s time to start asking questions of our veterans—hard questions—so that they're not shouldering the blame, or truth, of war alone.

Mar 19, 2013 / Nick Turse

NYPD Surveillance of Muslims Has Created a Climate of Fear

NYPD Surveillance of Muslims Has Created a Climate of Fear NYPD Surveillance of Muslims Has Created a Climate of Fear

A new report by civil liberties groups reveals self-censorship and decreased participation in community groups as a result of police hounding.

Mar 18, 2013 / Petra Bartosiewicz

Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later

Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later

We owe the people of Iraq an enormous debt.

Mar 18, 2013 / Phyllis Bennis

Why Cyprus Matters: The Eurozone Strikes Again

Why Cyprus Matters: The Eurozone Strikes Again Why Cyprus Matters: The Eurozone Strikes Again

The plan to tax savers’ deposits in Cyprus's ailing banks will deepen political fault lines in the Eurozone—and hurt local people first.

Mar 18, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

Did the International Criminal Court Help Elect Kenya’s Next President?

Did the International Criminal Court Help Elect Kenya’s Next President? Did the International Criminal Court Help Elect Kenya’s Next President?

The ICC’s decision to prosecute Uhuru Kenyatta for crimes against humanity—and the Court’s imperial demeanor—invigorated his Kikuyu base.

Mar 16, 2013 / Karen Rothmyer

New Pope, Old Papacy

New Pope, Old Papacy New Pope, Old Papacy

There is nothing in Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s record to suggest that he will reform the Catholic Church. 

Mar 15, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO] Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

March 15 marks the start of Hungary’s 1848 revolution—and protesters are once again hitting the streets for basic rights.

Mar 14, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/15/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/15/13)

Warrior cops, Massive Open Online Courses, mulling mullahs and a new Great Game in the Arctic.

Mar 14, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.

Mar 13, 2013 / Jonathan Schell

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