The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’
In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.
Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Dark Side of the Chinese Dream The Dark Side of the Chinese Dream
We should pay more attention to Beijing’s repressive actions.
Jul 3, 2018 / Rian Thum and Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond
In an age of refugee demonization, Australia was well ahead of the curve.
Jun 29, 2018 / Antony Loewenstein
It’s Time for the United States to Adopt a New Humanitarian Grand Strategy It’s Time for the United States to Adopt a New Humanitarian Grand Strategy
Rather than continue along our current path of retreat, the country must dedicate itself to responding to—and preventing—global crises.
Jun 22, 2018 / Feature / Madeline Rose
10 Commencement Speakers Who Told Students to ‘Rise Up for Peace and Justice’ 10 Commencement Speakers Who Told Students to ‘Rise Up for Peace and Justice’
From Anita Hill to Chadwick Boseman, these speakers reminded students that they have the ability to improve the world they are entering.
May 22, 2018 / StudentNation / Brandon Jordan
How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia
In just a few years, the crown prince has seized unprecedented power and wealth, imposed brutal repression to silence critics, and furthered a reckless foreign policy.
May 21, 2018 / Rosie Bsheer
Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre. Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre.
The targeting of unarmed demonstrators by snipers using high-velocity weapons was methodical, precise, and lethal.
May 17, 2018 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The Child Labor in Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Fields The Child Labor in Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Fields
A global demand for tobacco is fueling this scourge.
May 15, 2018 / Michelle Chen
How the Saudis Wooed Donald Trump How the Saudis Wooed Donald Trump
All it took was flattery, arms, and a little bit of cash.
May 10, 2018 / Benjamin Freeman and William D. Hartung
Trump’s Denial of TPS to Hondurans Will Break Up Thousands of Families Trump’s Denial of TPS to Hondurans Will Break Up Thousands of Families
He loathes one of our most successful humanitarian programs because it protects people from what he calls “shithole countries.”
May 7, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky