Just a Few Hundred Miles From Mar-a-Lago, the View of Trump Is Very Different Just a Few Hundred Miles From Mar-a-Lago, the View of Trump Is Very Different
A trip to Cuba reminds us of the delicate nature of American politics.
Apr 11, 2017 / Mattea Kramer
Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook
For those who recognize that Trump cannot bomb his way to peace, it is time to revive and mobilize an antiwar movement.
Apr 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump
One victim of domestic abuse went to court to get a protective order against her abuser—instead, she was arrested by ICE.
Apr 11, 2017 / Michelle Chen
In Trump’s Cruise-Missile Diplomacy, Iran and North Korea Could Be Next In Trump’s Cruise-Missile Diplomacy, Iran and North Korea Could Be Next
The president has steadily increased the use of force, relaxing the rules of engagement and giving his generals free rein.
Apr 11, 2017 / Michael T. Klare
Trump’s Totally Logical Thinking on Syria Trump’s Totally Logical Thinking on Syria
“We bombed Syria to protect children! But I definitely won’t let them into the US...”
Apr 11, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas
Republicans are pouring money into the race in an attempt to save a GOP seat.
Apr 10, 2017 / John Nichols
Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria
The same man who slammed the door on Syrian refugees used the plight of Syrian children to justify the bombing.
Apr 7, 2017 / NationAction
Too Many of Trump’s Liberal Critics Are Praising His Strike on Syria Too Many of Trump’s Liberal Critics Are Praising His Strike on Syria
Anyone who supports these missile strikes has to account for what comes next.
Apr 7, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Who Needs the NEA and NEH? Who Needs the NEA and NEH?
What is really lost when we cut public funds for the arts and humanities.
Apr 7, 2017 / David Hajdu
Trump’s Bombing of Syria Spells the Premature End of Détente Trump’s Bombing of Syria Spells the Premature End of Détente
And now, he’s become an object of praise by the US foreign policy establishment which never tires equating “seriousness” with unilateral acts of war on sovereign nations.
Apr 7, 2017 / James Carden