Max Fisher

The debate over Kerry’s comment is the perfect symbol for why our Israel-Palestine discourse is so broken.

Here’s the speech the president might give if he popped a couple of truth pills and addressed the nation tonight.

The US has new Russia sanctions, plus a big threat for if Putin invades eastern Ukraine.

Santiago is Mexico’s favorite name because of an ancient Hebrew named Ya’akov, and other revealing facts.

The simple truth is that eastern Ukrainians don’t want to fight.

Russia is playing up the risk of a war with Ukraine or a Ukrainian civil war, but another sort of conflict is much likelier.

Polandball is goofy, nerdy, and a great way to catch up on what’s happening.

Violence is getting worse, Russia is getting pushier, and full-blown conflict is becoming a real possibility.