Centrist liberalism is dead, and Trump is a disaster. But progressives can use what he’s done to remake America and its place in the world.
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Human Rights
India’s Violent Mobs Are a Menace to Minorities — and Democracy
India’s democracy is at grave risk if the government allows the rule by mobs to undermine the rule of law.
The Cruel, Twisted Fantasies of Border War Enthusiasts
The U.S. legacy along the U.S.-Mexico frontier is one of indiscriminate and often gender-based violence — and it shows up again and again in Trump’s language.
Worse Than the Wall
The agencies that separate families, abuse children, and deport innocent people should be just as toxic as Trump’s wall.
Criticizing Israel Isn’t Anti-Semitic. Here’s What Is.
Pro-Israel politicians don’t speak for young Jews like me. They shouldn’t pretend to.
Progressives Should Support Open Borders — With No Apology
Supporting freedom of movement isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s a political winner for the left.
Can the New Congress Keep Intelligence Agencies in Check?
It’s going to be tricky when recent agency heads are now vocal “Resistance” leaders.
Turkey’s Erdogan Is Due for Another Rebuke
With municipal elections on the horizon, Turks are likely to note that imprisoning the opposition hasn’t exactly raised living standards.
The Dangers of U.S. Brinkmanship in Venezuela
Before Venezuela devolves into civil war, the U.S. should lift the sanctions, take the military option off the table, and get behind a negotiated, nonviolent solution.
Venezuela: No to Intervention, No to Maduro
The left has a proud tradition of both democracy and anti-imperialism. It’s critical to keep both traditions in mind when addressing the current crisis in Venezuela.