Most of Gaza’s Libraries Have Been Closed or Destroyed—and You Can Help a New One Get Off the Ground Most of Gaza’s Libraries Have Been Closed or Destroyed—and You Can Help a New One Get Off the Ground
Public libraries in Gaza hold only 70,000 books for a population of 1.8 million.
Apr 11, 2017 / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Generals Are Considering a Wider War in Yemen Trump’s Generals Are Considering a Wider War in Yemen
A humanitarian crisis already threatens to starve millions. Deeper US involvement in the civil war will only make it far worse.
Apr 3, 2017 / Juan Cole
Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History
President Sisi presents himself as a faithful ally in the war on terror, so Trump will ignore the tens of thousands he’s imprisoned.
Apr 3, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Famine Could Kill 20 Million in Africa and Yemen—Why the Deafening Silence? Famine Could Kill 20 Million in Africa and Yemen—Why the Deafening Silence?
As with the threat to kick 24 million off health care here, unchecked power is bringing humanity to a grave crisis.
Mar 24, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence
How Much Damage Has North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Done in 1 Year? How Much Damage Has North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Done in 1 Year?
The law has upended North Carolina politics, but other states are still looking to copy the law.
Mar 23, 2017 / Paul Blest
Why Doesn’t the United Nations Pay Its Interns? Why Doesn’t the United Nations Pay Its Interns?
The institution sets the benchmark for progressive values around the world—except when it comes to unpaid labor.
Mar 10, 2017 / Brandon Jordan
Why Does the US Continue to Arm Terrorists in Syria? Why Does the US Continue to Arm Terrorists in Syria?
The “Stop Arming Terrorists Act” should be a top priority for the 115th Congress.
Mar 3, 2017 / James Carden
Democrats Are Bringing DREAMers, Muslims, and Activists to Trump’s First Speech Before Congress Democrats Are Bringing DREAMers, Muslims, and Activists to Trump’s First Speech Before Congress
Disability-rights advocates and a doctor who treated victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting will also be in attendance.
Feb 27, 2017 / John Nichols
The Syrian Kurds and Allegations of War Crimes The Syrian Kurds and Allegations of War Crimes
Critics respond to Roy Gutman’s special report on the Syrian Kurdish militia.
Feb 21, 2017 / Meredith Tax and Roy Gutman
What Happens to Undocumented Immigrants Once They Fall Into ICE’s Hands? What Happens to Undocumented Immigrants Once They Fall Into ICE’s Hands?
In New York, undocumented immigrants can languish in abominable detention centers for months or even years.
Feb 20, 2017 / Michelle Chen