Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity
Officials have temporarily suspended water shutoffs, and activists are working to create permanent protections for low-income families.
Jul 22, 2014 / John Nichols
A Young Climate Activist Reflects on Lessons Learned A Young Climate Activist Reflects on Lessons Learned
In high school, I learned that one person and one group of passionate committed individuals can build a powerful movement.
Jul 22, 2014 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation
How America Changed the Meaning of War How America Changed the Meaning of War
After 9/11, the US invented a new kind of borderless, pre-emptive warfare, plunging the world into an endless cycle of violence.
Jul 22, 2014 / Jonathan Schell
The Downing of Flight 17 Should Trigger Talks, Not More Violence The Downing of Flight 17 Should Trigger Talks, Not More Violence
The deaths of the MH17 civilians ought to be the occasion for a cease-fire and a renewal of talks.
Jul 22, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bad News Bad News
In a world overwhelmed by violence and conflict, the news just gets worse and worse.
Jul 22, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza
The beach is supposed to be a refuge for the children of Gaza. Now it is the scene of a war crime.
Jul 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Scientist and Activist Committed to Ending AIDS Perishes on Flight MH17 Scientist and Activist Committed to Ending AIDS Perishes on Flight MH17
Dr. Joep Lange believed that if he could gather the necessary political resources, he could help erradicate the AIDS epidemic wihtin a generation. He perished tragically on his way...
Jul 21, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks
Why we shouldn’t listen to the neocons on Iran.
Jul 21, 2014 / Ali Gharib
China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference
Hooligan Sparrow, a lone voice for China’s sex workers, is being gagged on the eve of her appearance at the International AIDS Conference in Australia.
Jul 21, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Right-Wing Media: Forget Putin, Blame Obama Right-Wing Media: Forget Putin, Blame Obama
After the Malaysian plane crash, they want to know, Why can’t Obama be more like Reagan? Or Samantha Power?
Jul 21, 2014 / Leslie Savan