The Past and Future of the American Strike The Past and Future of the American Strike
A new book tells the history of America through its workplace struggles.
Mar 21, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Rich Yeselson
Europe’s Twin Specters of Fear Europe’s Twin Specters of Fear
Paul Hanebrink’s new book tracks the entwined history of European anti-Semitism and anticommunism.
Mar 21, 2019 / Books & the Arts / James Chappel
How the World Bank Can Stop Funding Disaster How the World Bank Can Stop Funding Disaster
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled the World Bank can be sued, what’s next for the organization?
Mar 21, 2019 / Komala Ramachandra and Erika Lennon
Making Nuclear Weapons Menacing Again Making Nuclear Weapons Menacing Again
The Pentagon plan to overhaul the US nuclear arsenal is as costly as it is dangerous.
Mar 21, 2019 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Lindsey Graham’s Missing Spine Lindsey Graham’s Missing Spine
From “Never Trump” to “Trump Forever.”
Mar 21, 2019 / OppArt / Robbie Conal
Brexit Has Made the UK a Laughingstock Brexit Has Made the UK a Laughingstock
The British political class is in crisis.
Mar 21, 2019 / Column / Gary Younge
How a Series of Jail Rebellions Rocked New York—and Woke a City How a Series of Jail Rebellions Rocked New York—and Woke a City
It has been nearly 50 years since New York’s jails erupted in protest, but the lessons of that era feel more relevant than ever.
Mar 21, 2019 / Feature / Heather Ann Thompson
College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood
Amy Wilentz on bribery and cheating, Rebecca Grant on abortion in Mississippi, and Bryce Covert on Medicaid in Arkansas.
Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot
While the sports media celebrate baseball’s mega deals, the majority of teams have cut payroll.
Mar 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Cold War Ides of March The Cold War Ides of March
US Cold Warriors escalate toward actual war with Russia.
Mar 20, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen