Some Americans may be amused by the “clown show” that is modern U.S. politics, particularly the Republican presidential race. But the crude insults and gross bigotry are seen around the world, reducing the appeal of democracy and turning more people against…
Month: September 2015
Obama’s Flak Demeans Putin’s Posture
Can Obama Lecture Xi on Human Rights?
Giving Up the Global-Cop Badge
Decline of Western Ethnic States
The Sneering at China’s President Xi
Parry to Receive I.F. Stone Award
A Prized Iran-Nuke Myth Unraveling
GOP Vexed over Pope on Climate Change
In the pocket of the oil industry, key Republicans continue to sow doubts about the science on climate change, an attitude that may extend to their annoyance with Pope Francis if he raises the issue when he addresses Congress, as Michael Winship…