The IMF and the Bank would like the global South to believe that they are indispensable. They are not.
Donald Trump Makes the Swamp Bigger
Donald Trump brought a whole new world of corruption to Washington.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
America’s Global Reputation Isn’t Bouncing Back Anytime Soon
Even if Trump loses, his administration may have permanently damaged our standing abroad. But there’s a silver lining: it makes Trumpism an ideological dead-end.
COVID-19, Hunger, and State Violence Are on the Rise in Zimbabwe
In post-coup Zimbabwe, COVID-19 cases are rising along with political repression. Here’s how you can help.
COVID-19 Is Widening Educational Inequalities for Children Around the World
In poor and developing countries, school closures can have a devastating impact on children.
It’s a Pandemic. Military Spending Hikes Should Be Off the Table.
Wildly profitable military contractors have been unapologetically shaking down lawmakers for pandemic cash.
The Pandemic and Oil
With oil prices down and wealthy countries bungling COVID-19, the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses that wealth papers over.
The U.S. Needs a New ‘Good Neighbor’ Policy Toward Latin America
Progressive groups are pushing a potential Biden administration to base its policies toward the region on non-intervention, cooperation, and mutual respect.
A Memo to the Next President
The next president can’t just clean up Trump’s mess. They’ll have to prevent a resurgence of Trumpism — and learn from Obama’s mistakes.