Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill
Who is the real beneficiary of US food aid—those suffering from chronic hunger worldwide, or American agricultural corporations?
Nov 30, 2012 / NationAction
The Possibility of a ‘Drone Drawdown’ in Peace Talks The Possibility of a ‘Drone Drawdown’ in Peace Talks
A combination of diplomacy, legal challenges and activism could end the program of US drone strikes.
Nov 30, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Abbas Exposes Hamas’s Nihilism Abbas Exposes Hamas’s Nihilism
As a 138-nation majority votes Palestine into UN statehood, Netanyahu and Susan Rice do nothing but sputter in outrage.
Nov 30, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Uproar in Egypt Over President Morsi’s Power Play Uproar in Egypt Over President Morsi’s Power Play
A sweeping presidential decree to extend his own authority and push through a new constutution has sparked protest in the streets of Cairo—and unified Morsi’s oppositio...
Nov 29, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Hamas the Victorious? Hamas the Victorious?
The tangled diplomacy over UN recognition seemed to affirm that Hamas’s defiance pays greater dividends than the Palestinian Authority’s conciliation.
Nov 29, 2012 / Graham Usher
The War of the Image Managers The War of the Image Managers
How can two generals be hailed as military heroes, when the wars they commanded failed spectacularly?
Nov 29, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’ Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’
With today’s vote in the UN General Assembly, Palestine will take a significant step toward statehood.
Nov 29, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Generals Behaving Badly Generals Behaving Badly
Petraeus may have had the affair, but we're all responsible for the U.S' worshipful embrace of our military generals.
Nov 29, 2012 / William J. Astore
A New Economy for the Developing World A New Economy for the Developing World
Many governments and popular movements are embracing the need for systemic change.
Nov 28, 2012 / Feature / John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
A Woman’s War: Talking with Elizabeth Herman A Woman’s War: Talking with Elizabeth Herman
The twenty-something photographer talks about the changing face of journalism and giving women around the world a voice.
Nov 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Lucy McKeon