Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate
The California Democrat cast the only vote against a blank check for endless war on September 14, 2001.
Sep 13, 2024 / John Nichols
Israel’s Crackdown on the West Bank Has Already Killed an American Citizen Israel’s Crackdown on the West Bank Has Already Killed an American Citizen
Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was shot by an IDF soldier during a protest against settlement expansion, while Israel pursues its aim of permanently annexing all Palestinian territory.
Sep 13, 2024 / James Bamford
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
Sep 12, 2024 / Jake Werner
With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters
Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.
Sep 11, 2024 / Jeet Heer
JD Vance’s Slanders Are Far From the Worst Thing the US Has Done to Haitians JD Vance’s Slanders Are Far From the Worst Thing the US Has Done to Haitians
After years of strenuously ignoring the country's agony, Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally visited Haiti last week. For five hours.
Sep 11, 2024 / Amy Wilentz
Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi? Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi?
The Biden administration made clear that the murder of an American demands a response—unless that American is killed in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces.
Sep 11, 2024 / Jack Mirkinson
Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously Ukrainians Will Also Be Watching Tonight’s Presidential Debate Anxiously
With Republicans divided over the issue of continuing military support for Ukraine, Democrats have had little to say on the issue. But tonight’s confrontation could change that.
Sep 10, 2024 / Leif Reigstad
For Israeli Protesters, Palestine Might as Well Not Exist For Israeli Protesters, Palestine Might as Well Not Exist
There is a gaping, Gaza-shaped void at the heart of the hostage deal demonstrations.
Sep 9, 2024 / Ori Goldberg
After an Agreement to Divest From Israel, What’s Next for Trinity College Dublin? After an Agreement to Divest From Israel, What’s Next for Trinity College Dublin?
The school’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment ended in just five days. But the path to divestment began before the encampment—and stretches far beyond.
Sep 5, 2024 / StudentNation / Aaron Boehmer
An Interfaith Dispatch From the West Bank An Interfaith Dispatch From the West Bank
Rabbis for Ceasefire and Hindus for Human Rights make a peace pilgrimage.
Sep 5, 2024 / Sunita Viswanath