Border Patrol practices have created extensive “constitution-free zones” where civil liberties are routinely infringed.
America’s Border Fascism
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Human Rights
America: Where the “Good Guys” Torture
In a twisted new world, the all-American heroes wield the pliers and waterboards.
Rescuing Polish Liberalism
A new generation of Polish progressives seeks to rescue liberalism from popular misconceptions.
U.S. Republicans Get a “Red Card” on Immigration
Now that they’ve stalled immigration reform, Republicans have further alienated Latino voters with their callous treatment of child migrants.
Maliki Big Loser in the Blame Game
However vindictive and mule-headed, Prime Minister Maliki doesn’t deserve all the blame for the success of ISIS in Iraq.
Children’s Lives in the Balance: Is One Worth More Than Another?
The deaths of three Israeli teens is an immense tragedy, but not a justification for collective punishment and violence against innocent Palestinians.
To Die For
On the outskirts of Europe people are literally dying to get in, while the core members of the EU are having second thoughts.
ISIS’ New Caliphate and Christ’s Kingdom of God
Were Christ and his followers early jihadists?
Don’t Count Out the Arab Youth
Three ways rebellious young people are still reshaping the Middle East.
Tunisia’s New Constitution: Balancing Democracy With Islam
Though the attention it has attracted is undeniable, the impact the new constitution will actually have on Tunisia remains to be seen.