‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine ‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine
Is it any wonder GOP hawks want to send $100 million in direct military aid to Ukraine—and green light arms sales?
May 13, 2014 / William Greider
Ukraine Needs Russia and the West Ukraine Needs Russia and the West
The first step is a return to common sense about basic reality: Ukraine is and has been a deeply divided country.
May 13, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC
Despite major dissatisfaction amongst voters and opposition from fledgling alternative parties, the ruling African National Congress won by a landslide.
May 13, 2014 / Mara Kardas-Nelson and Benjamin Fogel
The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment
In 2014, Democrats can’t rely on many kooky right-wingers handing them Senate races on platters.
May 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Tactics Change, but the Police State Stays the Same The Tactics Change, but the Police State Stays the Same
Police will continue to abuse the rights of the already marginalized because we, as American citizens, refuse to question the fundamental goals of policing.
May 13, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Free Cecily McMillan! A Special Issue of the Occupy Gazette Free Cecily McMillan! A Special Issue of the Occupy Gazette
On Monday, May 5, Occupy Wall Street protester Cecily McMillan was found guilty of assaulting NYPD Officer Grantley Bovell at the OWS anniversary protest on March 17, 2012. She now...
May 13, 2014 / Sarah Leonard
Could a Hindu Extremist Become India’s Next Prime Minister? Could a Hindu Extremist Become India’s Next Prime Minister?
Narendra Modi’s role in the horrific 2002 anti-Muslim pogrom in Gujarat has never been properly investigated, but now a timely new study is raising the right questions.
May 13, 2014 / Zahir Janmohamed
What You Need to Know About Today’s Scheduled Execution in Texas (UPDATE) What You Need to Know About Today’s Scheduled Execution in Texas (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stayed the execution of Robert Campbell.
May 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws
Despite trying to influence the American public on the pipeline, public relations firm Feverpress did not disclose that it was contracted by the government of Alberta to do so.
May 13, 2014 / Lee Fang
The Nixon Library Needs a New Director, Now The Nixon Library Needs a New Director, Now
Nixon loyalists and family members should not be allowed to block the appointment of a new director.
May 13, 2014 / Jon Wiener