International Law

Fidel Castro

How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves

It’s no surprise many beam with pride when they talk about the “triumphs of the revolution.”

Nov 30, 2016 / Andrés S. Pertierra

Tulsi Gabbard TPP

Is Trump About to Bring a Maverick Democratic Congresswoman Into His Cabinet? Is Trump About to Bring a Maverick Democratic Congresswoman Into His Cabinet?

Tulsi Gabbard and Donald Trump both reject the foreign-policy establishment’s fidelity to the twin policies of military intervention and regime change.

Nov 22, 2016 / James Carden

Congressman Ted Lieu

Why Is the United States Risking Involvement in Possible War Crimes? This Congressman Wants to Know. Why Is the United States Risking Involvement in Possible War Crimes? This Congressman Wants to Know.

Representative Ted Lieu is one of the few people in Washington asking tough questions about US involvement in Yemen.

Nov 4, 2016 / George Zornick

Stop TPP signs

Why Is Washington Still Pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Why Is Washington Still Pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

Nothing exemplifies the disconnect between the establishment and ordinary Americans more than the plan to cram the TPP through the lame-duck Congress.

Nov 3, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage

Tim Cook Apple

Bad Apples Bad Apples

What will it take to end favorable tax treatment for multinationals?

Oct 20, 2016 / Arthur Goldhammer

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

Trump Clinton Debate

What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?

We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.

Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind

Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind

Hint: It doesn’t involve building walls.

Oct 17, 2016 / Mike Konczal

Hillary Clinton thumbs up

Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives

Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.

Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Syria Damascus airstrike

The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War

The collapse of talks takes the United States one step closer to an unnecessarily deadly “military solution” to the Syria crisis.

Oct 3, 2016 / James Carden

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