Why Being Against Assad Matters Too
Rally against US imperial intervention, but remember Assad’s crimes and be in solidarity with his victims.
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Zuma Is Not the Only Problem
From Donald Trump to Jacob Zuma, we can’t reduce politics to “getting rid of the bad guys” and expect to win.
True Finns, False Hopes
The Finns rose to become one of Europe’s most prominent right-populist parties. Then they joined government.
The Elite Consensus on Syria
As long as liberals cheerlead Trump's military action in Syria, right-wing hawks barely have to lift a finger.
Making Sense of Syria
The bombing of Syria lays bare the impulsive violence of Trump's foreign policy and the rot of American democracy.
Sisi Smiles
A photo essay on Sisi's Egypt, where ordinary citizens endure daily injustices and deepening repression.
Prescribing Crisis
A profit-hungry pharmaceutical industry and an indifferent political class are fueling the deadly opioid epidemic.
The Macron Phenomenon
Emmanuel Macron’s strong polling in the French election signals a political realignment destined to consolidate elite control.
The First Strike
March's Women's Strike was an electric first step towards forging a new feminist movement.
The Real Free-Speech Threat
The most successful recent attacks on free speech have come from Zionist organizations seeking to suppress any criticism of Israel.
The Trump Effect
Trump's embrace of brutal dictators like Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is hardly new for American politics. But the media is treating it like it is.
Keep It Public
Public lands place the common good over the profitable. We should fight any attempt to privatize them.