Progressives Should Support Open Borders — With No Apology
Supporting freedom of movement isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s a political winner for the left.
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The Psychology of the Wall
Walls are cropping up all over the world. But as with guns, the sense of safety and security that comes from a wall is almost entirely illusory.
Is the Longest US War Finally Ending?
Rumors swirl of a ceasefire in Afghanistan, but key sectors of Afghan society are excluded from the talks.
Trump’s at War with U.S. Intelligence — For Once, He’s Right
Wars in Syria, Afghanistan, and North Korea have been costly and achieved little. It makes sense to cut losses and get out.
We Welcome Asylum Seekers and Defend Their Rights
An open letter from over one hundred artists, activists, scholars, and writers
Venezuela: No to Intervention, No to Maduro
The left has a proud tradition of both democracy and anti-imperialism. It’s critical to keep both traditions in mind when addressing the current crisis in Venezuela.
People Who Care About Democracy Don’t Plot Coups Abroad
Do we think people who armed death squads and started wars really want to “bring democracy” to Venezuela?
Deal or No Deal: Britain’s Fearful Future
The case for a second Brexit vote.
China Might Be Bugging US Subways — But There’s a Bigger Problem
Years of neglecting public infrastructure has undercut the U.S. manufacturing base.
The Next US-North Korea Summit
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are scheduled to meet again. Here are several reasons to be optimistic about next month’s summit.
Trump Punts on Syria
The forever war in the Middle East is far from over.
United Nations Inaction and the Gaza Crisis: Ten Years ago and Today
The UN must stand with the people around the world who are calling, and acting, to bring an end to this death and destruction.
Not One Network Should Have Aired Trump’s Immigration Speech
The president is going to demonize the media no matter what they do. So why not do the right thing?
Will Trump Rule by Decree?
It’s a small leap from a “state of emergency” at the border to martial law throughout the country.
Stop Wasting Money on the Pentagon
Military leaders literally don’t know what they’re doing with our money, but they want more. People on the left and right have had enough.