The Criminalization of Poverty Is Creating a More Violent World The Criminalization of Poverty Is Creating a More Violent World
Our faith traditions and constitutional values care clear that it is cruel and unusual punishment to treat the homeless the way we do in the United States.
May 22, 2024 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Shailly Gupta Barnes
The Students Protesting the War in Gaza Are Continuing a Proud Tradition The Students Protesting the War in Gaza Are Continuing a Proud Tradition
One thing is guaranteed: The commitment of this generation of student activists will reverberate through the progressive movement for years to come.
May 21, 2024 / William D. Hartung
The Threat of Democracy on Campus at UMass The Threat of Democracy on Campus at UMass
The real danger posed by the Gaza solidarity encampments is their attack on unfettered autocratic governance by university administrations and wealthy benefactors.
May 21, 2024 / Kevin Young
Samuel Alito Brings the Culture War to His Own Front Yard Samuel Alito Brings the Culture War to His Own Front Yard
The Supreme Court justice had an upside-down flag flying at his home, in an apparent reference to the “Stop the Steal” campaign.
May 20, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
There Are No More Excuses for Failing to Halt US Military Aid to Israel There Are No More Excuses for Failing to Halt US Military Aid to Israel
The ICC prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders puts it beyond doubt: It’s time to cut off the weapons.
May 20, 2024 / John Nichols
Impeach Samuel Alito! Impeach Clarence Thomas! Impeach Samuel Alito! Impeach Clarence Thomas!
Corrupt insurrectionists have no place on the Supreme Court.
May 20, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Georgia Dreaming: Is Another Color Revolution About to Kick Off? Georgia Dreaming: Is Another Color Revolution About to Kick Off?
Ten years after the massive street protests that overthrew Ukraine’s president—and helped precipitate war with Russia—another former Soviet Republic teeters on the brink.
May 20, 2024 / Vadim Nikitin
Black Twitter’s Homegoing Black Twitter’s Homegoing
A new Hulu docuseries about Black Twitter wants to be a tribute piece to Black millennial intellectual and creative output. But what it becomes is something else entirely.
May 17, 2024 / Hanna Phifer
What Was That Bizarro Louisiana Voting Rights Decision All About? What Was That Bizarro Louisiana Voting Rights Decision All About?
In a topsy-turvy ruling, the conservatives on the Supreme Court ordered Louisiana to use a VRA-compliant congressional map while the liberals dissented.
May 17, 2024 / Elie Mystal
Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won’t Governor Hochul Authorize Them? Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won’t Governor Hochul Authorize Them?
Across New York, overdose deaths are skyrocketing. But state officials are stalling on an evidence-based model that works.
May 17, 2024 / Adam Smith-Perez