Editorial

Japan’s New Antinuke Activism Japan’s New Antinuke Activism

After the Fukushima disaster, a new generation has drawn inspiration from the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street.

Mar 7, 2012 / Eric Ozawa

The Failure of Austerity

The Failure of Austerity The Failure of Austerity

The eurocrisis fully exposes the folly of deficit mania in a time of recession. So why are the GOP candidates still oblivious?

Feb 29, 2012 / The Editors

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

Attacks on church-state separation by Romney, Gingrich and Santorum reflect the growing power in the party of religious extremists.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Noted Noted

Umar Farooq on NYPD spying, Victor Navasky on Italy’s Il Manifesto, Ruth Baldwin on Anthony Shadid and Jen Marlowe on supporting the family of Troy Davis

Feb 29, 2012 / Various Contributors

The Man Behind Ron Paul The Man Behind Ron Paul

Why does 76 percent of the civil libertarian’s Super PAC money come from billionaire Peter Thiel, whose Palantir Technologies helps the government spy on citizens?  

Feb 29, 2012 / Mark Ames

Genocide on Trial in Guatemala Genocide on Trial in Guatemala

Finally, after years of persistent effort by courageous women activists, one of the world’s most brutal dictators has been indicted.

Feb 29, 2012 / Laura Carlsen

Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels

Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels

It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.

Feb 15, 2012 / The Editors

America’s Youth Uprising

America’s Youth Uprising America’s Youth Uprising

The renewal of labor militancy and radical politics is being led by a rising generation with its own rock-and-rap passion.

Feb 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Noted Noted

Connor Guy on Washington’s same-sex marriage victory, Reed Brody on the persecution of Baltasar Garzón

Feb 15, 2012 / Various Contributors

The Scandal of Michigan’s Emergency Managers

The Scandal of Michigan’s Emergency Managers The Scandal of Michigan’s Emergency Managers

Unelected individuals are taking control of whole cities and school districts, from Flint to Benton Harbor to Detroit.

Feb 15, 2012 / Chris Savage

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