A bridge not too far
The path to peace runs right past our enemies Jay Walljasper | April 2006 issue One of the great unsolved mysteries of the universe, at least from a geopolitical perspective, is why America is so fixated on enemies. No other nation on Earth has faced so few threats from the outside. There’s not Read More...
Give non-violence a chance
Achieving your aims without warfare is a dangerous idea that terrifies the established order. Mark Kurlansky | April 2007 issue Lesson No. 1 on the subject of non-violence is that there is no definitive word for it. The concept has been praised by all major religions, yet while every language has a Read More...
The dramatic undercurrents of America's election
As the world watches nervously, Kerry and Bush battle for the applause of U.S. voters. Jay Walljasper | September 2004 issue You’d have to go back almost 70 years to find an American election so dramatic as this one. In 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt’s moves to establish social welfare Read More...
The real conservatives
Why right-wingers today embrace radical rather than traditionalist values. Jay Walljasper | October 2004 issue Even though I’ve been a journalist all my adult life, I feel a merry sense of fascination at how often the media miss important stories. I’m always on the outlook for those instances Read More...
Lights! Camera! Committment!
Great scenes from politically engaged cinema Luke Disney | November 2006 issue Say “politically engaged cinema” to Westerners these days and the first image that comes to mind might be American documentary director Michael Moore. The creator of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine is one Read More...
The whole world is watching
The U.S. president is the most powerful man on Earth. That's why these initiatives aim to give the rest of the world a voice in this year's election. Jay Walljasper | October 2004 issue As the United States exerts greater economic, political and—especially—military might around the world, Read More...
Mayors are taking over the world
Local government works on the front lines of democracy. Jay Walljasper explores whether mayors hold the key to achieving political progress and restoring people's faith in government Jay Walljasper| October 2006 issue Bill Clinton, a man whose self-deprecating charm has carried him far in Read More...
Survival of the real-est
Authenticity is the word on everyone's tongues right now. More than a trend, it's a revolution that is transforming our work, our politics and our lives. Jay Walljasper | July/Aug 2006 issue Victoria Beckham, also known to the world as Posh of the Spice Girls, was giving a performance for fans in Read More...
A president from Venus
America, the nation dedicated to the pioneer spirit, has turned out to be a stronghold for men. But if an 11-inch-tall doll with long blonde hair and permanently arched feet has her way, things are about to change. Jurriaan Kamp and Tijn Touber | April 2004 issue In May 2000 the Mattel company Read More...
Love politics
The Alliance of the New Humanity: A remarkable peace initiative. Jurriaan Kamp| March 2004 issue Inside the gigantic hotel and conference centre of a Puerto Rican resort, you only catch a glimpse of the gateway to peace after you’ve passed several stands promoting pills and powders.The gateway to Read More...