How to Deconstruct the New Iron Curtain
Here are some sensible ways the United States can prevent World War III.
Despite Risks, U.S. Lawmakers Move to Extend War in Yemen
Members of Congress are preparing an authorization for the use of military force, even while acknowledging that it may perpetuate suffering in the Middle East.
How Washington’s Anti-Iranian Campaign Failed, Big Time
How the Gaza conflict made democracy’s name mud for millions.
Einstein’s Postwar Campaign to Save the World from Nuclear Destruction
The scientist’s efforts helped create the movement for arms control and disarmament.
U.S. Sanctions Are Hurting Syrians
After 12 years of war, it’s clear that blanket sanctions have hurt only innocent Syrians — not Assad or his enablers. We need a new approach.
Does Cuba Have a Future?
Young people were the country’s biggest export last year.
Spying vs. Spying
The United States and China should be putting their surveillance capabilities to better use.
20 Years Ago, the World Said No to War
A look back at the history-making mobilization against the Iraq War that turned ordinary people into a “second superpower” — one we badly need today.
The UAE Plans for a Fossil Fuel Friendly COP28
Should a repressive petrostate get to host UN climate talks?
U.S. Anti-Socialism Resolution Overlooks Socialist Allies
House officials vilified not just socialists in the United States but partner countries with socialist policies.
Manifesto for an Ecosocial Energy Transition from the Peoples of the South
A new manifesto critiques the “clean energy” transitions of the Global North and offers an alternative vision from the Global South.
Battling a Mining Goliath on Two Continents
Environmental activists have made some important strides in confronting the Australian mining company Lynas.
A World Fragmented by Inequality
The best way of tackling global inequality is to tax the rich.
Maybe the World Isn’t Falling Apart?
There are several reasons to be optimistic, from repairing the ozone layer to combating COVID.