Articles by John Feffer

We Are the Marauders

July 29, 2026 | Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is an anti-war epic with a warning about the perils of xenophobia.

Trump’s War at Home

July 22, 2026 | The administration's ruthless deportation policy is wrecking lives, communities, and the U.S. economy. It may turn out to be a political albatross as well.

Ukraine and the Spirit of Red Cloud

July 8, 2026 | For Ukrainians, it’s not the battle for land that justifies the sacrifice—it’s the battle for survival. If they lose that land, Ukrainians will be left with nothing but land acknowledgements to mark a long-ago state and a once-proud culture.

Trump Enrichment Syndrome

July 1, 2026 | Will Trump and company ever be held accountable for their graft and will their corruption have an enduring impact on political institutions?

Trump: Trapped

June 24, 2026 | Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his self-inflicted war.

Saving the Planet Depends on Asia

June 3, 2026 | Japan is dragging its feet on its transition to clean energy. The Iran War should be a wake-up call that its strategy is ultimately self-defeating.