Drones rank high among the many policies that will threaten President Obama’s place in history.
The Visa Curse
Thousands of legal U.S. immigrants are stuck choosing between living here with their spouses or staying behind and pursuing their careers.
Doubling Down on Dictatorship in the Middle East
Four years later, it’s clear that the Arab Spring didn’t stop U.S. support for friendly despots.
Our Savior, Iran
Despite resistance on the parts of both countries, détente between Iran and the United States is preordained.
Reclaiming Privacy in the Golden Age of Surveillance
We can’t let the goal of ending mass surveillance fall off the international human rights agenda.
Why the U.S.-China Climate Deal Is Bad News for Climate Activists
The world’s two biggest polluters shouldn’t be setting the terms for global climate talks.
Why 2014 Wasn’t So Terrible
Three reasons to be (a little) cheerful about the state of the world last year.
Stopping the Biggest Corporate Power Grab in Years
How fighting back against one arcane, Nixon-era trade negotiating procedure could put a stop to a global corporate coup.
Obama Has Nothing to Gain by Propping Up Mexico’s Government
If Washington gives the Mexican president a pat on the back, it will be a stab in the back for the Mexican movement for justice and transparency.
Conn Hallinan’s 2014 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan presents awards to individuals, companies and governments that make following the news a daily adventure.