Regions / North America / United States
Articles about United States, ordered by date. 
Even if you have nothing to hide
Indifference to the US's spying tactics is dangerous, says Mark Engler.
Obama’s ‘free trade’ voyages are another big mistake
New agreements that enhance corporate power are bad news, writes Mark Engler.
Provoking an American climate crisis
The US government deserves to have a political crisis brought to its door, argues Mark Engler.
Algerian gas plant terror: the real story
Used to justify Western military in North Africa, we have not been told the truth about the Tiguentourine attack reveals Jeremy Keenan.
How not to make every vote count
With the presidential election looming, many Americans are finding their right to vote under assault says Mark Engler.
Obama: a better adversary
It may seem counter-intuitive, but this is just one more reason for voting for Barack, says Mark Engler.
Wall Street wants your gratitude
Our US columnist Mark Engler is riled by the shamelessness of the financial élite.
Why American Jews are falling out of love with Israel
Outspoken scholar Norman Finkelstein speaks to Hazel Healy about his latest book Knowing Too Much.
Now is not the time to hate the state
Many Americans are in denial about their dependence on social spending, says Mark Engler.
Obama's broken resolutions
Unfulfilled promises may come back to haunt Obama this election year, says Mark Engler.
America: Life in Prison Nation
Around 2.3 million US citizens are behind bars - a number that dwarfs any other country, reports Mark Engler.
The US is not teetering on the edge of bankruptcy
As Obama ushers in a new debit-limit bill, Mark Engler explains how the argument ‘We’re broke’ is used to justify the demolition of social safety nets.
Tea and paranoia
Politicians in the US and Australia play the anti-immigration card.
Palm trees in the snow
There are no palm trees in Wisconsin – but there’s a red-faced newsreader at Fox News.
Fracking the world
Hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’ – Big Oil’s newest way to extract natural gas from an exhausted planet – comes with a terrible environmental price tag. Joyce Nelson digs deeper.
Articles in this category displayed as a table:
The New Internationalist is an independent bi-monthly not-for-profit magazine that reports on action for global justice. We believe in putting people before profit, in climate justice, tax justice, equality, social responsibility and human rights for all.
Find us:
- Twitter: @newint_au
- Facebook: @newint.au
- Instagram: @newint_au
- Youtube: niaustraliashop
- Apple: App Store
- Android: Play Store
Contact us:
New Internationalist acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that these lands were stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
© Copyright New Internationalist 1973-2024. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons.
Except where otherwise noted, images on this site are © the attributed photographer/illustrator or representative agency.