Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later Way Worse Than a Dumb War: Iraq Ten Years Later
We owe the people of Iraq an enormous debt.
Mar 18, 2013 / Phyllis Bennis
Why Cyprus Matters: The Eurozone Strikes Again Why Cyprus Matters: The Eurozone Strikes Again
The plan to tax savers’ deposits in Cyprus's ailing banks will deepen political fault lines in the Eurozone—and hurt local people first.
Mar 18, 2013 / Maria Margaronis
Right and Left in Democratic Politics: The Long View Right and Left in Democratic Politics: The Long View
The party has always harbored conservatives and sell-outs to big business and pro-austerity boosters. The point is not to deny them, but to beat them.
Mar 18, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Verdict: Steubenville Shows the Bond Between Jock Culture and Rape Culture The Verdict: Steubenville Shows the Bond Between Jock Culture and Rape Culture
The Steubenville verdict should be discussed in locker rooms and athletic departments around the country.
Mar 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin
American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring
The numbers on job creation and unemployment are not as positive as they first appear—just watch American Winter.
Mar 18, 2013 / Laura Flanders
Obama’s Nominee for Labor Department Head Has Championed Domestic Workers’ Rights Obama’s Nominee for Labor Department Head Has Championed Domestic Workers’ Rights
Thomas Perez once pushed for a domestic workers’ bill of rights. Could he help the movement at the federal level?
Mar 18, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Voting Rights Are Once Again Challenged at the Supreme Court Voting Rights Are Once Again Challenged at the Supreme Court
In hearing a challenge to Arizona’s proof of citizenship law for voter registration, the Justices will decide what powers Congress has to protect the right to vote.
Mar 18, 2013 / Ari Berman
This Week in Poverty: SEIU Hospital Workers Strike for Affordable Healthcare This Week in Poverty: SEIU Hospital Workers Strike for Affordable Healthcare
A nonprofit, Catholic healthcare giant makes hundreds of millions in profits, raises the salaries of corporate executives and asks workers earning $31,000 a year to pay a $3,100 de...
Mar 18, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Did the International Criminal Court Help Elect Kenya’s Next President? Did the International Criminal Court Help Elect Kenya’s Next President?
The ICC’s decision to prosecute Uhuru Kenyatta for crimes against humanity—and the Court’s imperial demeanor—invigorated his Kikuyu base.
Mar 16, 2013 / Karen Rothmyer
This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets
At look at the Ryan budget proposal's devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.
Mar 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel