Israel’s New War Ethic Israel’s New War Ethic
The masters of Israel's war on Gaza have fashioned a bizarre moral code that provides humanitarian assistance to the very civilians they are shooting at.
Jan 5, 2009 / Neve Gordon
Israel in Gaza: Irrationality Israel in Gaza: Irrationality
It is not rational to believe that the Palestinians in the occupied territories will be terrorized by force and violence, by cruelty, by starvation or by slaughter into a docile ac...
Dec 30, 2008 / Wallace Shawn
A Memo to Obama on Israel A Memo to Obama on Israel
The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement in Israel.
Dec 29, 2008 / Uri Avnery
Israel’s War Crimes Israel’s War Crimes
Israel's assault on Gaza is a massive violation of international law. Nations that have supplied weapons and supported the siege are complicit in the crimes.
Dec 29, 2008 / Richard Falk
The Kiss The Kiss
Let us pause, amid the muddle of the moment in this season of renewal and fresh starts, to consider fundamental things.
Dec 23, 2008 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Obama for America 2.0? Obama for America 2.0?
Barack Obama has mobilized the most connected national constituency in history. But can he use it to govern?
Dec 23, 2008 / Ari Melber
Good God, Bad God Good God, Bad God
If Rick Warren, Barack Obama and the gay community can find common ground, it'll be on civil, not religious, grounds. So let's separate church and state.
Dec 23, 2008 / Richard Kim
Noted. Noted.
A closer look at Obama's "green team," journalists behind bars and John Nichols on potential labor secretary Hilda Solis.
Dec 23, 2008 / The Editors
Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era
It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.
Dec 23, 2008 / The Editors
Obama’s Hawk Obama’s Hawk
When Obama needs a hammer, National Security Adviser James Jones will provide one.
Dec 17, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss