News Analysis
Blue Model Death Watch
Denmark to Bernie: Stop Dissing Us with That Word

Socialism may be a dirty word in Scandinavia these days.

The Future of the Palestinians
Abbas Gets Something Right

“I am not asking for a right of return for six million Palestinians; I want a solution for them.”

South China Sea
China Conducts Live Fire Drills

Meanwhile, the United States seems to have finally settled on a plan.

Turkish Elections Take Two
Erdogan Divides and Rules

November 1 vote shows Erdogan’s divisive tactics worked. Bad news for Turkey ahead.

Chicago Blues
An Empty Windy City?

With chances for more sweeping reforms looking dim, Chicago is trying to tax itself out of its problems. But will people stick around to pay their rising bills?

Venezuela Burning
Venezuela: A Cautionary Tale

To make a case against the viability of a modern socialist state, particularly one that relies on exporting natural resources, one need only point to Venezuela.

WRM Elsewhere
WATCH: WRM Interviews Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses his new book, “Not in God’s Name,” which explores the roots of religious extremism.

Higher Education Watch
Corporate Costume Consultants

Several colleges are creating posters and videos explaining to students what kinds of costumes they can and can’t wear.

christianity's rise
America’s Forgotten Missionaries

If Americans are going to understand their own history and society, much less the nature of America’s role in world affairs, our colleges and schools are going to have to recover one of the most dramatic and consequential elements of the American story.

Mandatory Minimum Reform
Ignore the Prosecutor, Ignore the Problem

Plea coercing still an unadressed problem in drug reform bill.

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