Deep-Sixing the China Option
This article addresses the price that the U.S. has paid for not truly engaging Iran diplomatically and relying upon a hawkish approach to its nuclear program.
Kenya: Postcolonial Imperial Hangover
This article examines a secessionist group located on Kenya’s coast that says much about a historical injustice, yet their demands for an independent state should not be met, according to the author.
The Folly of Mindless Science
This article addresses the conflicts of interest between nuclear scientists and the need for disarmament.
Postcard from…Mexico
The Mexican left is fighting a long political tradition of corruption and electoral fraud.
This Ruling Is Good for Your Health
Despite years of polarized debate, many people still don’t know what’s in this law.
Don’t Recreate Haiti’s Army
Haiti badly needs to provide for its own security, but it should avoid reconstituting its coup-prone army.
What Have These Ultra-Orthodox Jews Got Against Honoring Holocaust Victims?
Actually, it’s those who use the Holocaust to their own ends that they oppose.
Syria: Only Diplomacy Can Stop the War
Outside powers should stop military involvement and support new diplomatic initiative.
LETTER: Which Direction for the Mideast?
Responding to the New York Times’ article “The Third Intifada is Inevitable,” Phyllis focuses on the potential power of the Boycotts, Sanctions, and Divestment (BDS) movement.
Chief Justice Roberts Saves the Day
The individual mandate won’t get the axe; the Court just affirmed that the key is the tax.
The Rise and Fall of the Human Rights Empire
The history of human rights is not just about Jimmy Carter and Vaclav Havel.
Egyptian Revolution Frozen in Its Tracks
Since the uprising, Egypt’s ruling class has regrouped.
Time to Turn the Page on Egypt
If we truly believe in the value of democracy, the value of freedom, and the power of the people’s voice, we will support Egypt and its new president on their journey toward a free and democratic society.
Josh Fox’s New Fracking Gem
The documentary filmmaker’s new work, The Sky Is Pink, is a must-see.
Is High-Tech the Next Step for the New Economy Movement?
Can new technologies become part of the new economy movement? High tech companies seem more participatory, less hierarchical, and more community-oriented than traditional industries.