Violence, Moral Equivalence, and the End of a Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine Violence, Moral Equivalence, and the End of a Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine
A slanderous ad in The New York Times accusing John Kerry of anti-Semitism could only have drawn its inspiration from the PR skills of Joseph Goebbels.
Nov 24, 2015 / Henry Siegman
Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia
By shooting down a Russian fighter jet, Ankara could sunder the growing coalition against ISIS, which it has been aiding and abetting for some time.
Nov 24, 2015 / James Carden
In the Wake of Paris, Republicans Want You to Remember American Values In the Wake of Paris, Republicans Want You to Remember American Values
Like sending away orphaned toddlers and administering religious tests at the border.
Nov 24, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Is There a Place for the West Along China’s New Silk Road? Is There a Place for the West Along China’s New Silk Road?
China’s plans for massive development and expansion have rattled nerves in Washington.
Nov 23, 2015 / Pepe Escobar
Clinton’s Biggest Donor: ‘More Scrutiny’ for Muslims Clinton’s Biggest Donor: ‘More Scrutiny’ for Muslims
Billionaire Haim Saban walked it back. But did he mean it?
Nov 23, 2015 / Ali Gharib
On the Death of Takoma Park’s Anita Datar in Mali On the Death of Takoma Park’s Anita Datar in Mali
My neighbor was killed by terrorists in Mali. The values she lived tell us a great deal about how to respond.
Nov 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin
An Open Letter to Congress: Do Not Cede to Fear An Open Letter to Congress: Do Not Cede to Fear
Refugees are not the enemy.
Nov 20, 2015 / Reza Aslan, Geraldine Brooks, Teju Cole, Aleksandar Hemon, Marlon James, Phil Klay, Laila Lalami, Yiyun Li, Tom Lutz, Maaza Mengiste, Gary Shteyngart, and Jane Smiley
Muslims Have Been Living in America Since Before the Revolutionary War Muslims Have Been Living in America Since Before the Revolutionary War
Donald Trump’s proposals to shutter mosques and surveil Muslims are not about public safety—they’re about heinous stereotyping rooted in ignorance and cruelty.
Nov 20, 2015 / John Nichols
‘Bringing History to Bear’ ‘Bringing History to Bear’
Celebrating 150 years of dialogue and dissent.
Nov 19, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
France’s Ramped-Up Syria Bombing Comes Up Empty France’s Ramped-Up Syria Bombing Comes Up Empty
The impulse to “do something” doesn’t guarantee results against the Islamic State. Should we worry about what it will take?
Nov 18, 2015 / Ali Gharib