Telling Afghanistan's Stories — in Their Own Words
Over four episodes, three Afghan exiles describe their experiences and those of others who tried to leave when the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan a year ago.
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Vietnam to the Contras: The Life and Journalism of Robert Parry
A new book catalogues the fiercely independent reporter’s work exposing the misdeeds of the powerful.
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Biden's Trip Is About Exiting the Middle East — but U.S. Might Get Pulled Back In
Joe Biden lacks the will to truly disentangle the U.S. from its unsavory regional allies and the chaos they have sown together.
Russia-Ukraine War Is Propelling Us Into a New Age of Global Political Upheaval
Energy prices, supply chain disruptions, armed conflict, and the lasting effects of the pandemic are creating a perfect storm.
Meet New Washington Post Columnist Jim Geraghty and His Malfunctioning Noggin
Geraghty exudes the conspiratorial mindset that afflicts conservative thinking.
Pat Ryan’s Blueprint for Democrats: While Standing for Abortion, Fight Corporate Power
Tuesday’s primaries in New York were a mixed bag for big money in politics, but Ryan’s special election victory proved populist economics compatible with liberal priorities.
House Members Push for U.N. Oversight of Yemen Atrocities
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Joaquin Castro are leading the call to renew international oversight of atrocities committed in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Elon Musk Caves to Pressure From India to Remove BBC Doc Critical of Modi
Officials from India's ruling right-wing party said American tech companies like Twitter and YouTube complied with demands to remove the documentary.
Clarence Thomas Billionaire Benefactor Harlan Crow Bought Citizenship in Island Tax Haven
Leaked documents reveal the GOP megadonor held dual citizenship in St. Kitts and Nevis as he lavished the Supreme Court justice with gifts.
Are U.S. Sanctions Against Syria Stalling Humanitarian Aid After the Earthquake?
The Assad regime is using the devastating earthquake to renew calls to lift sanctions, but critics argue that sanctions protect Syrians from the possible resurgence of war.