The Unseen Soldiers of America’s Privatized Wars The Unseen Soldiers of America’s Privatized Wars
There is probably no better evidence of how poorly the War on Terror demonstrated its stated goal of the rule of law than the little-noted use, and misuse, of security contractors.
May 16, 2023 / Andrea Mazzarino
In East Palestine, Norfolk Southern Hired a Company With a Long History of Ignoring Hazards In East Palestine, Norfolk Southern Hired a Company With a Long History of Ignoring Hazards
Why trust a company with CTEH's spotty record to monitor air quality at the site of the Ohio train wreck? For the railroad, it all made perfect $en$e.
May 16, 2023 / Feature / Jesse Marx and Nicolas Niarchos
100 Years of Palestinian Popular Resistance 100 Years of Palestinian Popular Resistance
Even among many sympathetic partisans of the Palestinian struggle, a narrative of victimhood prevails. But how we regard our past and present is a choice.
May 15, 2023 / Nasreen Abd Elal
Joe Biden, Culture Warrior Joe Biden, Culture Warrior
The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.
May 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of a Nakba That Never Ended Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of a Nakba That Never Ended
In the decades since the event Palestinians know as "the Catastrophe," dispossession has become a timeless theme of the Palestinian experience.
May 15, 2023 / Mohammed El-Kurd
With Lula in Charge, What’s Next for the Brazilian Left? With Lula in Charge, What’s Next for the Brazilian Left?
Brazilian labor leaders Artur Henrique and Marcio Pochmann share their thoughts on the continuing danger of the far right in Brazil.
May 15, 2023 / Q&A / Bill Fletcher Jr. and Bill Gallegos
Kissinger’s Bloody Paper Trail in Chile Kissinger’s Bloody Paper Trail in Chile
The secret memo in which he plotted the murder of Chilean democracy.
May 15, 2023 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal—Still at Large at 100 Henry Kissinger, War Criminal—Still at Large at 100
We now know a great deal about the crimes he committed while in office, from helping Nixon derail the Paris Peace Talks and prolong the Vietnam War to green-lighting the invasion o...
May 15, 2023 / Feature / Greg Grandin
Pakistani Police Are Making Protesters Disappear Pakistani Police Are Making Protesters Disappear
While reporting on the protests against the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, I was attacked and held without cause. I’m not the only one.
The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump
Despite a recent fake public fight, the network is happy to continue profiting from promoting Trump.
May 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer