Svetlana Alexievich’s Voices Svetlana Alexievich’s Voices
At a time when populism is in vogue, the Nobel Laureate has gone in the opposite direction. We need to read her and listen to the people she hears.
Jul 6, 2016 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context
Behind Trump’s comments are 100 years of American-backed dictatorships.
Jul 6, 2016 / Greg Grandin
When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet
Sanders is extracting meaningful and necessary concessions from the party establishment.
Jul 6, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Pro-Choice Movement Is Finally Winning! The Pro-Choice Movement Is Finally Winning!
A new generation of activists have started talking about abortion as a normal event in women’s lives—and that’s made a huge difference.
Jul 6, 2016 / Katha Pollitt
The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism
Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.
Jul 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy
Ankara has already patched up relations with Israel and Russia—and Washington could be next.
Jul 6, 2016 / Juan Cole
What Kind of Justice Can There Be When Judges Have to Find Defendants Guilty to Keep Their Court Open? What Kind of Justice Can There Be When Judges Have to Find Defendants Guilty to Keep Their Court Open?
A Louisiana court forces defendants to literally pay for their crimes—without questioning whether they can afford to.
Jul 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Los Angeles Is a Very Different City After Dark Los Angeles Is a Very Different City After Dark
Photos show how the cityscape is remade each night.
Jul 6, 2016 / Photo Essay / Camilo José Vergara
Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba
A common sentiment about the country’s development shows that some Americans see the island as a tropical Cold War museum.
Jul 6, 2016 / Feature / Andrés S. Pertierra
Kevin Durant and the Discomfort With Player Power Kevin Durant and the Discomfort With Player Power
The NBA star has been pilloried for going to the Golden State Warriors. But the collective anger says more about us than him.
Jul 5, 2016 / Dave Zirin