In the U.S. Muslims tend to be middle-class; in Europe, the urban poor.
Gorbachev Was Just Too Far Out Front of the United States
Mikhail Gorbachev exploded the Reagan administration’s little minds.
Gustavo Castro Witnessed the Murder of Berta Cáceres. That Means His Life Is in Danger.
In the face of silence from Washington, the Clinton-backed coup government in Honduras is mopping up activists for democracy and indigenous rights.
Cruz Tries to Have It Both Ways With His Foreign-Policy Advisors
Cruz’s team spans the spectrum from run-of-the-mill neocon to flaming Islamophobe.
Fascist Spain’s Biggest Supporters Were Hitler, Mussolini, and This American Oilman
No corporations have been more aggressive in forging their own foreign policies than the big oil companies.
Progressives Whiffing on Talking Point About the Rich and Taxes
Tax breaks and evasion as well as offshore investments by the rich means less money for national security.
Just How Much Should Paul Bremer Be Blamed for the Rise of the Islamic State?
Plenty, according to Neil Swidey’s astonishing article in the Boston Globe, but not entirely.
We Tolerate the Risk of Nuclear War Between States But Not Nuclear Terrorism
Policymakers accept the risk of an all-out nuclear attack implicit in deterrence, but have no tolerance for the much smaller nuclear terrorism threat.
The Murder That Exposed Hillary Clinton’s Grim Legacy in Honduras
Most U.S. coverage failed to mention Hillary Clinton’s support for the Honduran regime that assassinated activist Berta Cáceres
Here’s What a Budget That Prioritizes Peace Looks Like
The budget proposed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus de-funds the Pentagon and invests new money in transitioning away from America’s military-dependent economy.