Israel resorts to outright lies and dangerous deceptions.
Spending Unlimited
The Pentagon’s budget follies come at a high price.
Unjust Wars and a Just Peace
Wars can have many and diverse causes. But when local conflicts become intertwined with geopolitics and geoeconomics they become especially dangerous and destabilizing.
Transgender Rights in Nepal Has Entered a Hyper-Medicalized Era
Nepal’s courts have struck landmark victories for transgender rights. But a lack of clarity about implementation has led to humiliating abuses.
The Ugly Origins of Trump’s “America First” Policy
With this phrase, the former president is connecting himself to the Ku Klux Klan and outright fascist movements.
DRC Bleeds Conflict Minerals for Green Growth
Congolese activists, facing violence and colonial exploitation, call for a green transition that puts justice first.
Indebted Countries Find Potential Safe Harbor in New York State
Vulture funds prey on indebted countries. Here’s one way to stop them.
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.