Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys
There were two Nancy Davises in Hollywood in the early ’50s. One ended up in the White House—the other one ended up flipping burgers in a snack bar.
Mar 6, 2016 / Jon Wiener
Black TV Hosts Matter Black TV Hosts Matter
Melissa Harris-Perry says no to MSNBC’s money.
Mar 4, 2016 / Leslie Savan
The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016 The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016
There are real issues and real trends in play that are bigger than one man.
Mar 4, 2016 / John Nichols
The Journalist Who Plunged Into Central America’s Deadliest Gang Wars The Journalist Who Plunged Into Central America’s Deadliest Gang Wars
Óscar Martínez reports, with great beauty, on his region’s deepest traumas.
Mar 3, 2016 / Feature / The Editors
These Journalists Dedicated Their Lives to Telling Other People’s Stories. What Happens When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore? These Journalists Dedicated Their Lives to Telling Other People’s Stories. What Happens When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore?
As newsrooms disappear, veteran reporters are being forced from the profession. That’s bad for journalism—and democracy.
Mar 2, 2016 / Feature / Dale Maharidge
Why We Must Close Guantánamo Now Why We Must Close Guantánamo Now
Congress and the media must recognize once and for all that torture is not a matter of serious debate: It is a war crime.
Mar 1, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Father’s One Regret Father’s One Regret
Life’s too short to spend wisely.
Mar 1, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Why Apple Should Cooperate With the FBI Why Apple Should Cooperate With the FBI
Far from serving civil liberties and the public interest, its refusal to do so undermines corporate accountability and civil rights.
Feb 29, 2016 / Bruce Shapiro
Thank You, Melissa Harris-Perry Thank You, Melissa Harris-Perry
The most diverse, intellectually bracing show on network news was treated as expendable, and its host would not have it. She and her show will be sorely missed.
Feb 29, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Why Are Public Broadcasters Parroting Conservative Talking Points? Why Are Public Broadcasters Parroting Conservative Talking Points?
The moderators at the recent PBS debate followed a right-wing script on how to frame Democratic issues.
Feb 25, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman