The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egyptian Media The Muslim Brotherhood’s War on Egyptian Media
Forced into retirement by Brotherhood pressure, renowned left-wing Egyptian journalist Hani Shukrallah discusses the government’s project to control the media.
Mar 13, 2013 / Max Blumenthal
The CIA Takes Opposite Sides in Syria and Iraq The CIA Takes Opposite Sides in Syria and Iraq
A curious paradox, but one that’s part of a pattern of Middle East bungling by the US.
Mar 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Audacity of Hugo The Audacity of Hugo
In fourteen years, Chávez radically transformed Venezuela’s economy and society—and the majority of country loved him for it.
Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / Greg Grandin
US-Style School Reform Goes South US-Style School Reform Goes South
Reformers are targeting Mexican teachers, wielding tests as a weapon. Sound familiar?
Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / David Bacon
Our ‘Government of Laws’ Is Now Above the Law Our ‘Government of Laws’ Is Now Above the Law
The US Attorney General has recently stated that drone strikes on Americans are possible and that banks complicit in the financial crisis are too big to prosecute.
Mar 12, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama’s Iran Bluff Obama’s Iran Bluff
The United States won’t invade Iran anytime soon—just look at what North Korea has gotten away with.
Mar 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Threat of an Imperial Presidency The Threat of an Imperial Presidency
It's time to curtail the executive branch’s war-making powers—before it’s too late.
Mar 11, 2013 / Tom Hayden
Maple Spring Part Deux? Maple Spring Part Deux?
What's next for Quebec's student movement?
Mar 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell and StudentNation
Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending
The biggest defense contractors are reaping profits off taxpayer dollars—whatever the mood of the moment.
Mar 11, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka
The Global Austerity Resistance Continues The Global Austerity Resistance Continues
Tens of thousands of austerity opponents took to the streets in Spain, Greece and Portugal this month.
Mar 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny