A Bernie Sanders Progressive Could Be the Next Leader of One of America’s Largest Counties A Bernie Sanders Progressive Could Be the Next Leader of One of America’s Largest Counties
Sara Innamorato, a progressive running with an economic, social, and racial justice agenda, is leading the race for Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County executive.
May 16, 2023 / John Nichols
Marianne Williamson: From Third Way to Third Eye Marianne Williamson: From Third Way to Third Eye
The spiritual author’s idiosyncratic presidential campaign emphasizes the “unseen” America overlooked by the major political parties.
May 15, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Joe Biden, Culture Warrior Joe Biden, Culture Warrior
The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.
May 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
He Called for His Mother He Called for His Mother
Mamie Till-Mobley was one of the first in a far-too-long line of Black mothers to seek justice for their sons.
May 14, 2023 / Lottie Joiner
Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War
After Donald Trump was found liable for battery and defamation in federal court, his base has continued to rally behind him.
May 12, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump
Despite a recent fake public fight, the network is happy to continue profiting from promoting Trump.
May 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Kevin McCarthy Tried to Cancel a Discussion on Palestine. Rashida Tlaib Had It Anyway. Kevin McCarthy Tried to Cancel a Discussion on Palestine. Rashida Tlaib Had It Anyway.
Tlaib and a growing number of House Democrats are pushing to open up the debate about Middle East policy in Congress. But it’s not easy.
May 12, 2023 / John Nichols
The Debt Ceiling Drama Is All Stagecraft The Debt Ceiling Drama Is All Stagecraft
Remember: The US Treasury is obligated to make payments. The rest is optics.
May 11, 2023 / James K. Galbraith for The Nation
The Best Years of My Country Are Behind Me The Best Years of My Country Are Behind Me
Thirty years ago, I caught a fleeting glimpse out of the corner of my eye of a better future, a better America, a better world. It was not to be.
May 11, 2023 / William Astore
Bhaskar Sunkara on Biden in 2024, plus Josh Gondelman on the Writers Strike Bhaskar Sunkara on Biden in 2024, plus Josh Gondelman on the Writers Strike
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast. concerns about the Democratic candidate, and picket lines outside Hollywood studios.
May 11, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense