Puzzle No. 3336 Puzzle No. 3336
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Sep 9, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Despite a Cease-fire, Peace in Eastern Ukraine Remains Out of Reach Despite a Cease-fire, Peace in Eastern Ukraine Remains Out of Reach
The cease-fire appears to be a politically useful fiction.
Sep 9, 2014 / Alec Luhn
What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?
An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.
Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols
‘The Economist’ Has a Slavery Problem ‘The Economist’ Has a Slavery Problem
Multiple commentaries from the journal show a pattern of making sure white people aren’t taken for total villains when discussing slavery.
Sep 9, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin
Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict
NATO leaders—including President Obama—have escalated tensions in Ukraine while dismissing opportunities to bring the conflict to a reasonable conclusion quickly.
Sep 9, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Long Before Israel Invades Gaza Again? How Long Before Israel Invades Gaza Again?
The latest cease-fire has been lauded as a noble effort to pursue peace, but the reality is quite different.
Sep 9, 2014 / Noam Chomsky
Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report
A recent investigation of an Apple supplier factory by China Labor Watch and Green America found numerous serious health, safety and human rights violations.
Sep 9, 2014 / NationAction
Their Technology Outstripped Their Maturity Their Technology Outstripped Their Maturity
An embarrassing look back at 2014 from aboard the Starship Enterprise.
Sep 9, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way
In a remarkable turn of events, a Massachusetts DA drops charges against climate activists—and then defends them.
Sep 8, 2014 / Wen Stephenson
WATCH: Are America’s Police Departments Waging a War on Black Bodies? WATCH: Are America’s Police Departments Waging a War on Black Bodies?
A town hall meeting on the aggressive policing of black bodies in America.
Sep 8, 2014 / The Nation