The Human Rights Violations of the 9/11 Era Are Still With Us The Human Rights Violations of the 9/11 Era Are Still With Us
Public perception of the War on Terror has shifted dramatically. But its legal and policy infrastructure endures.
Sep 6, 2021 / Anthony D. Romero
How Cheerleaders of the Forever Wars Got Away With Murder How Cheerleaders of the Forever Wars Got Away With Murder
In reckoning with post-9/11 fantasies and lies, don’t forget the role of the press.
The Taliban Is Targeting Disability Rights Activists The Taliban Is Targeting Disability Rights Activists
Because of their association with the United States, many members of disability-rights organizations in Afghanistan are at risk.
Sep 2, 2021 / Sarah Katz
Afghanistan’s Women Face the Taliban Afghanistan’s Women Face the Taliban
An oppressive regime fills the vacuum.
Sep 2, 2021 / OppArt / Giulio Bonasera
The Costs of 20 Years of War The Costs of 20 Years of War
Two decades of war caused the deaths of nearly 1 million people and will cost US taxpayers more than $8 trillion.
Sep 2, 2021 / Feature / Neta Crawford
America Can Afford Biden’s Investments at Home. Look at How Much It Spent on Wars. America Can Afford Biden’s Investments at Home. Look at How Much It Spent on Wars.
It is not enough—but it’s a start.
Aug 31, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ed Asner, American Socialist Ed Asner, American Socialist
The actor, who died Sunday, championed democratic socialism long before Bernie Sanders ran for president.
Aug 31, 2021 / John Nichols
The Biggest Uprising Since the Civil War Happened Here 100 Years Ago The Biggest Uprising Since the Civil War Happened Here 100 Years Ago
The Battle of Blair Mountain saw thousands of miners battling cops’ machine guns—and enduring aerial bombardment. Yet today hardly anyone remembers a thing about it.
Aug 30, 2021 / Column / Samuel Fleischman
Barbara Lee Has to Vote Barbara Lee Has to Vote
Twenty years after her historic vote against invading Afghanistan, the California congresswoman is still speaking up and taking action.
Aug 30, 2021 / Column / Aída Chávez