The Push to Dig Up Rare Earth Materials in the Black Hills
The demand for critical raw materials imperils the environment and the communities that live near the Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
The Gaza Carnage in Context
The only truly democratic and equitable solution to the conflict between Palestinians and Israel is the creation of a single state.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump’s Calls to “Send Them Back” are Mainstream in Israel
The affinity between Trump and Netanyahu is more than personal. It’s rooted in a shared fantasy of a perfectly homogeneous society.
Boris Johnson and the New Battle of Britain
As hard Brexiteer Boris Johnson takes over, Labour is finally coming down on the side of Remain. Will it be too late?
What Kind of Trade Policy Should Progressives Support?
NAFTA 2.0 simply locks in existing drives toward ecological collapse and social inequality. A better deal would put people — and nature — first.
The U.S. Is Flooding the World With Guns. Congress Can Stop That.
Gun exports reached record levels in 2017 and again in 2018. Can Congress stop Trump from loosening the rules even further?
A Major Diplomatic Defeat for Duterte — And His Allies in Beijing
The Philippine strongman was counting on China to quash a UN resolution to investigate his brutal “war on drugs.” They failed.
What Sanctions Mean for My Iranian-American Family
As innocent people suffer, break-ins are on the rise — including at my grandparents’ house.
Trump’s Send-Them-Back Doctrine
Trump’s war on immigrants recalls the absurdity of Stalin’s purges — and a few of his supporters, at least, are starting to notice.
Yamamoto Taro: New Prospects for Progressive Politics in Japan
Elections are coming up in Japan, and Shinzo Abe faces a challenge from the left.
Iran’s Not the Aggressor. The U.S. Is.
If a war breaks out, it won’t be because the Trump administration “bumbled” into one.
Trump Is Betraying U.S. Partners in Syria and Libya
The Kurds and the Misratan militias have seen U.S. support evaporate.