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The Pentagon Is Girding for a Fight — But With China, Not Iran
The very next U.S. naval patrol in the South China Sea could provide the spark for a major blowup.
More Suing Over Gerrymandered Maps, But the Supreme Court Not Likely to Step In
A Supreme Court decision due in June will determine exactly how much autonomy states have to make election rules.
Donald Trump’s Zany British Vacation: How Badly Will He Screw This One Up?
Faced with angry protests, worsening Brexit chaos and solemn rituals he doesn't understand, Trump heads to Blighty.
Chomsky and Herman’s Propaganda Model Foretells a Weaponized Facebook
Information can enlighten and democratize. It can just as well imprison and impede the interests of the common good.
Europe Dodged Far-Right Takeover But Autocracy Remains a Global Threat
Autocrats are exploiting the growing inequity and hegemonic power relations created by globalization.
The History of Black Women Championing Demands for Reparations
For Black women, the fight for reparations is not new, but a long-lasting battle for social justice.
Mueller’s Dispute With Barr Is a Turning Point on the Road to Impeachment
William Barr and Robert Mueller throw shade at each other as impeachment looms.
Right-Wing Attacks on Sanders Show Misunderstanding of Single-Payer
Right-wing critics either don't understand the issue or are intentionally misleading the public.
Key US Allies in the Middle East Are the Real Tyrants
Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have awful human rights records and are preparing for possible war with Iran.
Trump Hasn’t Pardoned the War Criminals Yet, But His Message Is Clear
Trump signaled that he wishes to glorify extreme violence against civilians as acts of patriotic heroism.