Nationalism Distorts Feminism in Israel Just as It Did in the US Nationalism Distorts Feminism in Israel Just as It Did in the US
Israeli feminist groups showed courage standing up to Netanyahu on March 8, 2023. Where is that energy now that Gaza is starving?
Mar 8, 2024 / Rafia Zakaria
How the Unjust Assault on the UNRWA Undermines Liberal Humanitarianism How the Unjust Assault on the UNRWA Undermines Liberal Humanitarianism
The decision by Western powers to defund the aid agency in Gaza further imperils civilians, while undermining the credibility of key global institutions.
Jan 30, 2024 / Rafia Zakaria
Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left? Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left?
Michael Kazin argues that ones need patriotism to engage effectively in the democratic process, while Rafia Zakaria writes that “love of the flag” undermines commitments to interna...
Mar 4, 2022 / The Debate / Michael Kazin and Rafia Zakaria
Letters From the November 1/8, 2021, Issue Letters From the November 1/8, 2021, Issue
Our carbon bootprint… The forgotten forever war… Fuzzy math… Feminism: left and white? (web only)…
Oct 19, 2021 / Our Readers and Rafia Zakaria
White Feminists Wanted to Invade White Feminists Wanted to Invade
Afghan women never asked for US air strikes.
Aug 17, 2021 / Rafia Zakaria
We Should Shame Frequent Fliers We Should Shame Frequent Fliers
Pre-pandemic travel habits were destroying the earth. They must never be allowed to return.
Apr 23, 2021 / Rafia Zakaria
Domestic Violence and Coronavirus: Hell Behind Closed Doors Domestic Violence and Coronavirus: Hell Behind Closed Doors
It is up to us to raise money, space, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Apr 2, 2020 / Rafia Zakaria
3 Tips for White Women to Win Over Black and Brown Women Voters 3 Tips for White Women to Win Over Black and Brown Women Voters
What would an Elizabeth Warren–type campaign have to do to attract more women of color?
Mar 17, 2020 / Rafia Zakaria
The End of Human Rights The End of Human Rights
The United States is throttling what meager enforcement mechanisms still exist.
Dec 23, 2019 / Column / Rafia Zakaria
War-Weary Pakistan Is Ready for Peace War-Weary Pakistan Is Ready for Peace
As peace rallies were being held in Pakistan, much of the media in India were pushing for war.
Mar 1, 2019 / Rafia Zakaria