Obama Is No Coward
President Obama didn't fail because he lacks courage. He failed because he represents the country's most powerful interests.
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Turkey After Gezi
Today's Turkish elections are occurring in a political environment transformed by the Gezi Uprising.
The Two Apartheids
What are the similarities and differences between South African apartheid and the Israeli system?
The Destruction in Syria
The catastrophic civil war in Syria has only been worsened by international powers.
Don’t Mourn “Democracy Promotion”
The National Endowment for Democracy is a vehicle for Putin-style foreign meddling. Yet some liberals are now bemoaning Trump’s assault on the organization.
The West’s Favorite Afghan
With his simplistic portraits of Afghanistan, Khaled Hosseini reinforces racist stereotypes and aids imperialism.
Ferguson’s Inheritance
The question is never if resistance will appear, but when. For this generation, Ferguson answered that question.
Bile, Bullshit, and Bernie
Sixteen notes on the presidential campaign.
Beyond Reform vs. Rupture
Greece still has alternatives. What mix of compromise and confrontation could yield something better than more austerity?
A Guide to Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on this day in 2005. In the devastating aftermath, the US government abandoned its citizens, intensifying the trauma of the disaster.
What’s at Stake in Spain
A guide to tomorrow's Spanish election.
The Real Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton's record cuts against the claim that she's an ardent champion of women's rights.
Turkey’s Decisive Year
Chaos, violence, and authoritarian rule reign in Turkey. Is there any opening for the Kurdish liberation movement?
Rebuilding the Bolivarian Revolution
The Right's recent success in Venezuela shows how vital it is to reclaim and democratize Hugo Chávez's project.
The New-Old PKK
The PKK has continued to struggle for justice in Kurdistan. But its democratic transformation leaves much to be desired.
The Wrong Kind of Experience
Hillary Clinton's record suggests she'll wield power to undermine progressive goals — not advance them.
Is Socialism Undemocratic?
Socialism is often conflated with authoritarianism. But historically, socialists have been among democracy's staunchest advocates.
End the Sanctions
Trump’s draconian sanctions against Venezuela will hit the country's workers and poor the hardest.
Metal’s Bleeding Edge
Heavy metal should not be ceded to its racist elements.
Farewell to Ford Nation?
Rob Ford's toxic political career grew out of an urban class divide that won't perish with him.