The Leftist Argument for Not Paying Your Taxes The Leftist Argument for Not Paying Your Taxes
Not paying taxes for unjust wars has a long history in this country.
Apr 13, 2022 / Rebecca Gordon
Our Planet’s Long History of War Our Planet’s Long History of War
Whether we care to realize it or not, we’re now in a strange and threatening new world of war.
Apr 8, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
What Will It Take to Shrink the Pentagon’s Budget? What Will It Take to Shrink the Pentagon’s Budget?
We have now reached the point in our collective history where we face three certainties: death, taxes, and ever-soaring spending on weaponry and war.
Apr 6, 2022 / William Astore
“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!” “F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”
Listening to voices of the Central and East European left.
Apr 4, 2022 / Linda Mannheim
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order
As a new Iron Curtain threatens to divide Europe, progressives must face the dangers of a resurgent militarism—and seize the opportunities to advance our priorities.
Mar 31, 2022 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation
Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism
Rather than seek allies among the far right, progressives need to advance our own vision of an inclusive common good against militarism and white nationalism.
Mar 28, 2022 / Tobita Chow and Ben Lorber
We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There
Before Washington embarks on a new Cold War, it’s time to remind ourselves of the global consequences of the last one.
Mar 25, 2022 / William D. Hartung, Nick Cleveland-Stout, and Taylor Giorno
Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door
An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.
Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos
Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation
Displays of presidential toughness aren’t what our nation needs right now.
Mar 3, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars
A revived Cold War triggered by Putin’s invasion would distract from bigger threats.
Mar 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel