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The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

Friction between the two candidates highlights a divide over the best strategy to defeat Trump.

Jan 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Journalism of Gabriel García Márquez

The Journalism of Gabriel García Márquez The Journalism of Gabriel García Márquez

His fiction and nonfiction can be seen as facets of a single, lifelong narrative enterprise.

Jan 13, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Tony Wood

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

For the first time ever, the presidential candidates are making proposals that offer real solutions for working parents.

Jan 13, 2020 / Bryce Covert

Berlin Wall

The ‘Revolution of ’89’ Did Not Initiate a New Era of History The ‘Revolution of ’89’ Did Not Initiate a New Era of History

Though significant, the end of the Cold War ranks well below the fall of Russia’s Romanov dynasty (1917) or the discovery of penicillin (1928) as a turning point in the history of ...

Jan 13, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety

One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety

After leaving his home in China’s Xinjiang province, Ablikim Yusuf navigated a world hostile to his people before finding refuge in the United States.

Jan 13, 2020 / Feature / Andrew McCormick

How Rising Temperatures Increase the Likelihood of Nuclear War

How Rising Temperatures Increase the Likelihood of Nuclear War How Rising Temperatures Increase the Likelihood of Nuclear War

As climate changes stresses our human institutions, we are likely to face deadly conflicts over critical resources.

Jan 13, 2020 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?

Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

But she might want to take a closer look at some of the early 20th century president’s policies that run counter to the message and spirit of her campaign.

Jan 10, 2020 / Jerome Karabel

ADVOCATE film

This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice

An interview with the director of Advocate, the Oscar-shortlisted film about the Israeli lawyer dedicated to defending Palestinians.

Jan 10, 2020 / Mairav Zonszein

Australia Fires

Australia’s Decade of Burning Environmental Apathy Australia’s Decade of Burning Environmental Apathy

The country is paying a deadly price for its conservative politicians’ climate denialism. 

Jan 10, 2020 / Edward Cavanough

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