Newsweek Magazine

April 19, 2019 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

Ilhan Omar Is Changing the Conversation About Israel

Democrats are speaking out as never before against Israel's occupation of the West Bank, while Republicans hope to use the partisan revolt to drive a wedge between Jewish voters.

In Focus

Carry That Weight

Laborers carry clay bricks up stairs to a kiln in the Indian state of West Bengal on April 3. More than 12 million people are working in India’s brick kilns, and most of them are essentially being held captive because of outstanding debts, Reuters reported. As the country headed into its general elections, labor activists demanded action from political party leaders.

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U.S.

Activist Cecile Richards on Abortion in the Trump Era

With a new memoir, former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards offers lessons for a new generation of abortion activists.

Opinion

Beto O'Rourke Is Toughest, Most Impressive Candidate

"I helped prepare Senator Ted Cruz for his 2018 debates, and here's what I learned: Beto O'Rourke is the toughest candidate I ever prepped against and one of the most impressive I've ever seen."