Economy

Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint

Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint

We’ve all got to make a few sacrifices for austerity.

Jan 19, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements

Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements

A new report finds pervasive and severe human rights abuses in the West Bank.

Jan 19, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Indiana Representative Luke Messer

This Supreme Court Case Could Be Very Bad For Unions This Supreme Court Case Could Be Very Bad For Unions

Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association could result in the defunding of public-sector unions.

Jan 18, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley

Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley

The author and TV host on King’s most important year.

Jan 18, 2016 / Editorial / Jon Wiener

Hillary Clinton speech

The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon

Doug Henwood ignores everything good Hillary Clinton has ever done—and neglects the double binds and difficulties women face in public life.

Jan 15, 2016 / Katha Pollitt

National movement: Rev. William Barber (center) speaks to media at a Moral Monday rally in Albany, New York, in 2014.

How Progressives Can—and Must—Regain the Moral High Ground How Progressives Can—and Must—Regain the Moral High Ground

In the South, we’re building a broad, new movement rooted in right and wrong, not left and right.

Jan 15, 2016 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

What 11 Years in Prison Taught Me

What 11 Years in Prison Taught Me What 11 Years in Prison Taught Me

The issue of how to invest in our struggling communities is one that all political candidates—regardless of party—need to address.

Jan 14, 2016 / Jerome Dillard

Leaders of member states of the TPP

How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities

As written, the TPP has many flaws. But it could be salvaged if we open up the dispute-resolution process to civil-society stakeholders.

Jan 14, 2016 / Lance Compa

Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton?

Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton? Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton?

Katha Pollitt vs. Liza Featherstone on Hillary; plus Tavis Smiley on Martin Luther King’s last year.

Jan 14, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Bernie Sanders for President

Bernie Sanders for President Bernie Sanders for President

With integrity and principle, the Vermont senator is calling Americans to a political revolution.

Jan 14, 2016 / Editorial / The Editors

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