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
Edward Snowden’s Long Flight Edward Snowden’s Long Flight
What a whistleblower thinks a fellow whistleblower might have thought.
Jul 1, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt
The cult-like Muslim Brotherhood is under siege.
Jul 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The End of Afghanistan’s War The End of Afghanistan’s War
If it happens, it will be because the United States and Pakistan agree on a role for the Taliban in a reshaped government in Kabul.
Jun 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’ Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’
In Russia, activists struggle against rising homophobia and a government crack down on LGBT rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13)
This week: Obama outlines an aggressive plan to address climate change, Egyptians brace for a second revolution and the Supreme Court erodes workers’ rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’
Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.
Jun 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama’s War in Syria Obama’s War in Syria
Kerry’s the hawk, and the military and the Defense Department look like doves. Go figure.
Jun 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’ Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’
One year after President Mohammed Morsi took office, millions will march across the country on June 30 to demand his removal from office.
Jun 26, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Did Russia, China Harvest Snowden’s Secrets? Did Russia, China Harvest Snowden’s Secrets?
If so, the secret cat is out of the proverbial bag.
Jun 25, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss