On Tuesday, the UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution on Palestinian statehood. Wednesday the Palestinian Authority moved to join the International Criminal Court. Thus begins a chain of events that is unlikely to lead to a positive outcome anytime soon, but which […]
War in Syria and Iraq has upset the traditional balance of power in the Middle East. In the short term this has already led to some fascinating developments and political realignments. While there is broad agreement that the only solution […]
It was established this year that the United Nations would observe the International Decade for People of African Descent, commencing on January 1, 2015 and continuing through December 31, 2024, with the theme “People of African descent: Recognition, Justice, and […]
On every other floor of certain buildings at The New School there are “All Gender Restrooms.” These bathrooms state, “Anyone can use this restroom regardless of your gender identity or expression.” Inside these restrooms (nearly all of which were previously single […]
