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GOP Colorado debate

Instead of Calling Him a ‘Jerk,’ Bush Should Say ‘Donald Trump Is Making Overtly Fascist Appeals’ Instead of Calling Him a ‘Jerk,’ Bush Should Say ‘Donald Trump Is Making Overtly Fascist Appeals’

While Republicans pull their punches and embarrass themselves, Democrat Martin O’Malley says what should be said.

Dec 23, 2015 / John Nichols

The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust?

The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust? The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust?

Despite transformational events from Ukraine and the European Union to the Middle East, Washington refuses to re-think anything.

Dec 23, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

FIFA President Sepp Blatter pauses during a news conference at FIFA headquarters.

Sepp Blatter Is Suspended for Eight Years, Compares Self to Mandela Sepp Blatter Is Suspended for Eight Years, Compares Self to Mandela

FIFA’s chief has been suspended for eight years, but the drama is just beginning.

Dec 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Kerry’s Mission to Moscow

Kerry’s Mission to Moscow Kerry’s Mission to Moscow

After meeting with Putin, the secretary of state calls for a new US-Russian partnership—but can he enact it?

Dec 16, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Edge of Sports: Shooting Hoops in Syria

Edge of Sports: Shooting Hoops in Syria Edge of Sports: Shooting Hoops in Syria

On this week’s podcast, Dave Zirin speaks with two former NBA champions, praises the US Women’s National Soccer Team, and explains why Donald Trump wants to erase Muslim ...

Dec 15, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The New Nuclear Arms Race

The New Nuclear Arms Race The New Nuclear Arms Race

Former Clinton Defense Secretary offers dire warning. 

Dec 15, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

Good news and climate change are not normally associated with each other, but let’s give a tentative cheer for COP21.

Dec 14, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

Marco Rubio shakes hands with major donor and former employer Norman Braman in Miami.

Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors

This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.

Dec 11, 2015 / Eli Clifton

US NATO Ukraine

US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia

In the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, Washington and Brussels still reject a coalition with Moscow against international terrorism.

Dec 9, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Paul Ryan

How Paul Ryan Aids and Abets Donald Trump How Paul Ryan Aids and Abets Donald Trump

So what if Ryan disagrees with Trump on some issues? What matters is Ryan's commitment to back Trump if he’s nominated.

Dec 9, 2015 / John Nichols

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