In the United States in the 1980s, the simple act of providing refuge became a form of civil disobedience, writes Mark Engler.
A second chance
Child marriage is still common in Mozambique, but some brave young women are trying to break free, as Rebecca Cooke reports.
A personal welcome
Private sponsors in Canada are paying refugees’ resettlement costs. But is it just a way for governments to save money? By Sian Griffiths.
The populist moment
Don’t just think of it as a dirty word, says Richard Swift; a genuine populism of the Left is long overdue.
Inside Unilever's sustainability myth
Company slogans and mantras claim it's getting closer to pairing profit with sustainability, but facts tell a very different story.
The Establishment is not a viable candidate
Trump’s shock electoral victory signals a profound change in the terrain of political struggle.
New Internationalist smashes through £500K Crowdfunder target
With three days to go, there’s still time to be part of this success story, says co-editor Hazel Healy.
Inside Diego Garcia: America’s highly secretive military base
A two year investigation reveals the US military’s poor treatment of contract workers on the controversial island. Katie McQue reports.
Top stories
Mixed media: film reviews
A Quiet Passion; The Salesman: have a look at the film reviews of the month.
- New Internationalist Editorial
- Issue 501
- 24 Apr 2017
Global babies: who benefits?
Surrogacy has become an international trade that needs tighter regulation, argues Miranda Davies.
- Miranda Davies
- Issue 501
- 24 Apr 2017
Country Profile: Cambodia
Both cash flow and political power have remained concentrated in Cambodia, writes Zoe Holman.
- Zoe Holman
- Issue 501
- 21 Apr 2017
Is Arkansas’s execution parade justice or expedience?
Although it has been put on hold, Arkansas’ planned series of executions has raised again the issue of capital punishment, writes Robert Walsh.
- Robert Walsh
- Web
- 21 Apr 2017
A second chance
Rebecca Cooke meets young women in Mozambique who are defying the odds and resisting child marriage.
- Rebecca Cooke
- Issue 501
- 21 Apr 2017
A personal welcome
In Canada, private sponsors are paying refugees’ resettlement costs. But should such a scheme be replicated elsewhere? Sian Griffiths reports.
- Sian Griffiths
- Issue 501
- 20 Apr 2017
Blogs
How can Saudi Arabia be elected to a UN women’s rights commission?
It’s no joke that the country could even be considered for a position to uphold women’s rights, writes Mari Marcel Thekaekara.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 25 Apr 2017
Why can’t I vote?
Peter Kenworthy, British Citizen based in Denmark, tried to register to vote for the next UK general elections, and discovered he can’t.
- Peter Kenworthy
- 19 Apr 2017
Drought leaves 2.4 million Kenyans desperately short of food
In most areas, pasture, water and food supplies are totally depleted, writes Nick Guttmann.
- Nick Guttmann
- 13 Apr 2017
Socialist Youth call for democracy in Swaziland now
Swazi youth call for international pressure on their country’s absolute monarchy to introduce multi-party elections. Peter Kenworthy reports.
- Peter Kenworthy
- 11 Apr 2017
New Internationalist is now the world’s biggest media co-operative
Hazel Healy looks back on the community share offer that has raised £700,000.
- Hazel Healy
- 7 Apr 2017
India’s xenophobia shame
Mari Marcel Thekaekara laments the ignorance and hatred behind attacks on foreigners in her country.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 7 Apr 2017
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