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Saudi Women Voted for the First Time. Is It Real Progress or Window Dressing?

December 21, 2015

Some 99 percent of eligible Saudi women skipped their first chance to vote — some because gender segregation laws kept them away, others because they boycotted.

Hillary Clinton Hasn’t Learned a Thing from Iraq

November 3, 2015

The former secretary of state could shatter the glass ceiling for women, but she'd leave the old boys' military-industrial complex intact.

How Can We Prevent More Tragedies Like Kunduz? By Pulling Out U.S. Troops.

October 15, 2015

The best way to ensure that U.S. troops won't bomb any more civilian targets in Afghanistan is for President Obama to pull them out.

Where’s the Republican Outrage Over Saudi Arabia?

August 25, 2015

While Republicans beat up on the White House for making peace with America’s enemies, voters should ask them more questions about America’s friends.

Israel Intercepts Another Gaza Aid Flotilla

July 13, 2015

Israel insists that Gaza isn't under blockade. So why are humanitarian aid vessels still turned away?

Crossing the Korean DMZ for Peace

May 19, 2015

These brave women are about to make history by marching across the world's most militarized border.