On Trump, the Media’s Malpractice Continues On Trump, the Media’s Malpractice Continues
The media—having learned the wrong lessons from the 2016 campaign—continue to keep Americans shocked rather than informed. The results are toxic to our democracy.
Jun 20, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Children Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Children
America’s never-ending “war on terror” wreaks havoc on the physical, mental, and emotional health of kids around the world.
Jun 15, 2017 / Karen J. Greenberg
Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine
Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.
Jun 15, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis and Richard Falk
Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting? Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting?
Russia’s leader may be the most vilified foreign leader in recent US history, but until now Americans have never had an opportunity to see, hear and evaluate him for themselves.
Jun 14, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History
When the Trump years come to an end, will the United States be a pariah nation?
Jun 13, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars
He has emboldened a recklessly aggressive Saudi government, which is now destroying Yemen, imposing a blockade on Qatar—and could even stumble into war with Iran.
Jun 9, 2017 / Mohamad Bazzi
H.R. McMaster and the Blindness of American Hubris H.R. McMaster and the Blindness of American Hubris
Trump’s national-security adviser understands the limits of military triumphalism. But can he change US policy?
Jun 6, 2017 / William Greider
Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster
Public strong-arming isn’t the key to de-escalating confrontation—it’s the key to igniting it.
Jun 5, 2017 / Rajan Menon
A Glimpse Into the Future of Asia A Glimpse Into the Future of Asia
Will China take the lead?
Jun 1, 2017 / John Feffer
Our President, the Little Big Man Our President, the Little Big Man
From his proposals on health care, to his tax plan, to his border wall, Trump is symptomatic of the nation he now “leads.”
May 31, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt