All Commentaries
There’s a Simple Explanation for Racial Disparities in Terrorism Prosecutions: Racism
Whether authorities classify an act as “terrorist” depends almost entirely on who carries it out, not what they did.
Trump’s Policies Are Harming Refugees Worldwide
His administration’s near-ban on refugee admissions is having a destructive domino effect in front-line countries.
The Human Costs of the Nationalist Agendas of Trump and Brexit
The nationalist approach to trade hurts globalists and workers alike.
America’s Clash of Civilizations Runs Up Against China’s Dialogue of Civilizations
Two speeches and two very different approaches to the world.
The Terrifying Implications of India’s Elections for People and the Planet
The Modi government’s far-right bigotry is well-known, but its equally disturbing environmental record isn’t.
Pardoning War Criminals Is a Monstrous Way to Honor Memorial Day
Glorifying serial killer-type behavior most service members would find appalling is a strange way to honor them.
Foreign Aid That Costs an Arm and a Leg — Literally
The U.S.-funded Israeli military is shooting so many unarmed Palestinians that the UN is warning of an amputation crisis in Gaza.
Russia’s Election Meddling Is Despicable, But Don’t Forget Our Own
For the U.S., Russian meddling in the 2016 election was a classic case of getting a taste of one’s own medicine and not liking it one bit.
Russia and the Future of Europe
With EU elections approaching, the Kremlin has backed some of the most noxious reactionaries now operating on the world scene.
Life After Deportation
Civil society groups are struggling to fill gaps in services for “returnees” in El Salvador, who face social stigma, employment discrimination, and often trauma.