Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma
In the face of war’s atrocities, the tyranny of the immediate can be overwhelming—even for those committed to peace.
May 19, 2022 / Nan Levinson
The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine
The violence that has visited Buffalo’s Black community and the Palestinian mourners of Shireen Abu Akleh speaks to the commonality of their oppression.
May 17, 2022 / Dave Zirin
How Economic Sanctions Shaped Today’s Global Powers How Economic Sanctions Shaped Today’s Global Powers
A conversation with Nicholas Mulder on the evolution and history of sanctions, his new book The Economic Weapon, and the role sanctions play after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
May 17, 2022 / Q&A / Pablo Pryluka
How the War Came to Kalynivka How the War Came to Kalynivka
These refugees from Luhansk thought they were leaving the carnage behind. Instead, it followed them west, making the path to recovery long and uncertain.
May 16, 2022 / Leif Reigstad
Meet the Head of Biden’s New “Disinformation Governing Board” Meet the Head of Biden’s New “Disinformation Governing Board”
Nina Jankowicz is a veteran information warrior. But her “experience” working with StopFake should have set off alarm bells.
May 12, 2022 / Lev Golinkin
Why Can’t Washington Break Its War Addiction? Why Can’t Washington Break Its War Addiction?
American narcissism is only part of the answer.
May 12, 2022 / William Astore
Civic Engagement In an Age of Perpetual War Civic Engagement In an Age of Perpetual War
A conversation with Phil Klay about his new book Uncertain Ground and the moral imperatives and ambiguities of civilian life amidst constant conflict.
May 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Noah Flora
Russian Victory Day in Kyiv Russian Victory Day in Kyiv
Despite the sirens, and the speeches, the missiles never came.
May 10, 2022 / Leif Reigstad
There’s Genocide in Tigray, but Nobody’s Talking About it There’s Genocide in Tigray, but Nobody’s Talking About it
The reasons range from Internet shutdowns to just pure racism.
May 10, 2022 / David Volodzko
On the Night Bus to Kyiv On the Night Bus to Kyiv
Scenes on the way to a war.
May 6, 2022 / Leif Reigstad