Jeremy Denk Explains the History of Western Classical Music (Yes, All of It!) Jeremy Denk Explains the History of Western Classical Music (Yes, All of It!)
The pianist’s new album, c. 1300–c. 2000, gives a listener a lesson in seven centuries of composition, from Monteverdi to Stockhausen and beyond.
Mar 15, 2019 / David Hajdu
Who’s the Dummy? Who’s the Dummy?
A wall, Trump says, will keep us safe From every scary Guatemalan. And count on Fox to back him up, Like Pravda always backed up Stalin. But Pravda got the party line That it was o…
Mar 15, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Kshama Sawant Says Socialism Isn’t ‘Only in Seattle’ Kshama Sawant Says Socialism Isn’t ‘Only in Seattle’
The Seattle City Council member blames capitalism for the “complete failure” of the housing market.
Mar 15, 2019 / E. Tammy Kim
If the Filibuster Remains, the Progressive Agenda Is Doomed If the Filibuster Remains, the Progressive Agenda Is Doomed
It takes 60 votes for Democrats to build something, but only 50 for the GOP to tear it down.
Mar 15, 2019 / Mike Konczal
Facing the Climate Crisis: A Conversation With David Wallace-Wells Facing the Climate Crisis: A Conversation With David Wallace-Wells
The New York magazine writer confirms our worst fears about climate change–but insists there’s still hope.
Mar 15, 2019 / Natasha Ishak
Parenting in a World Hurtling Toward Catastrophe Parenting in a World Hurtling Toward Catastrophe
How do you raise children under the ever-present threat of climate change?
Mar 14, 2019 / Frida Berrigan
Why I’m Glad Beto O’Rourke Is Running Why I’m Glad Beto O’Rourke Is Running
And why Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum should run, as well.
Mar 14, 2019 / John Nichols
Uganda’s Young Climate Activists Are Going on Strike Uganda’s Young Climate Activists Are Going on Strike
And they’re bringing a message: though Africa contributes the least to fossil-fuel emissions, it is one of the most vulnerable continents.
Mar 14, 2019 / Angely Mercado
Why Primary Challenges Might Sneak Up on Democrats in 2020 Why Primary Challenges Might Sneak Up on Democrats in 2020
A Resistance-left alliance could oust incumbents and pull the party left.
Mar 14, 2019 / Sean McElwee