War and Peace

The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes

The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes

With unprecedented economic inequality and massive overspending on military expansion, America now looks a lot like 476 CE Rome.

Jan 21, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon

Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis

Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis

How the new president can keep the world safe from nuclear annihilation.

Jan 19, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The arc of history.

Jan 18, 2021 / OppArt / Jody Hewgill

Who Voted for Hitler?

Who Voted for Hitler? Who Voted for Hitler?

Just as there are myths about Trump voters, there are damaging misconceptions about who brought the Nazis to power.

Jan 15, 2021 / Dan Simon

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When will America free itself from war?

Jan 14, 2021 / William Astore

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part. Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Democracy will not survive if we don’t change the ruinous establishment policies—by both parties—that brought the country to this moment.

Jan 13, 2021 / Robert L. Borosage

Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East

Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East

We must address the interconnected conflicts there as the equivalent of a regional/world war. That requires an international conference under UN auspices.

Jan 12, 2021 / James Zogby

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Letters From the January 25/February 1, 2021, Issue Letters From the January 25/February 1, 2021, Issue

Better to tax… Nuclear options… Power gridlock… An ailing system… The progressive future…

Jan 12, 2021 / Our Readers

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Biden Should Do What Trump Never Could: End America’s Forever Wars Biden Should Do What Trump Never Could: End America’s Forever Wars

As we near 20 years of the War on Terror, it’s time for Biden to make good on his promise to end America’s failed military crusades.

Jan 11, 2021 / Nick Turse

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No, We Do Not Need New Anti-Terrorism Laws to Combat Right-Wing Extremists No, We Do Not Need New Anti-Terrorism Laws to Combat Right-Wing Extremists

In the wake of the storming of the Capitol, many people have begun calling to expand the War on Terror. This would be a grave error.

Jan 11, 2021 / Moustafa Bayoumi

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