What if world leaders, starting with the U.S., took seriously Pope Francis’ call to treat global crises as moral issues?
As the Standoff in Okinawa Continues, the U.S. Should Be Embarrassed
Washington and Tokyo remain committed to growing the U.S. military footprint on the island of Okinawa — whether Okinawans like it or not.
The Moral Case Against the TPP
The TPP doesn’t just put jobs at risk. It rewrites the rules of business for big corporations — just ask Pope Francis.
Will 3-D-Printers Produce Nuclear Weapons One Day?
Hard to believe, but one day 3-D printers may be able to produce nuclear weapons and other WMDs.
Mouth Wide Shut
Under Obama, whistleblowers face a total of 751 months behind bars — compared to 24 months for all other whistleblowers combined since the American Revolution.
The Terrifying Thing About Having Kids the Magazines Won’t Talk About
By the time my child is teenager, the climate may already be past the point of no return. How does one parent on the brink of catastrophe?
The Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015
A prescription for fueling an intensified Middle-East arms race.
Abortion Rights Are Under Attack All Over the Globe
Even women who live in countries where abortion is legal often face obstacles to obtaining safe abortions — thanks, in part, to the United States.
Recent International Cooperation Bodes Well for UN
The recent multinational agreement with Iran, along with the calamitous consequences of US military intervention in the Middle East, challenge the frozen notions that have dominated US foreign policy.
Nuclear Weapons: Not Just a Means to an End, But an End Itself
More than just a deterrent, nuclear weapons are the cornerstone of imperialism.