The Deep Heart’s Core The Deep Heart’s Core
We must stop feeling things in the deep heart’s core. That’s where the lies live. If you would see what’s behind you, close your eyes. Shut your mouth if you want to send people to…
Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Robbins
Puzzle No. 3439 Puzzle No. 3439
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 1D spilled wine (7) 5 Color over 1A haphazardly (7) 9 Account with zeros is not allowed (5) 10 Composer revised r…
Aug 10, 2017 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
The Two Andrew Jacksons The Two Andrew Jacksons
Jacksonian democracy may have been liberating for some, but it was repressive for many others.
Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin
Democrats Have a Problem. Can These Women Fix It? Democrats Have a Problem. Can These Women Fix It?
In Virginia, first-time female candidates could be the key to taking back the statehouse.
Aug 10, 2017 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back
Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality
It’s not just the president’s tweets that are plagiarized from stupid arguments on Fox News, it’s his policy proposals too.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Brazil’s Most Popular Leader Has Been Convicted of Corruption on Flimsy Evidence Brazil’s Most Popular Leader Has Been Convicted of Corruption on Flimsy Evidence
Lula da Silva and his Workers’ Party are an affront to the country’s traditional elite—which is itself mired in corruption—so they want to destroy him by any means necessary.
Aug 9, 2017 / Mark Weisbrot
Activists Are Rallying for Colin Kaepernick, but Aiming Far Higher Than One Man’s Career Activists Are Rallying for Colin Kaepernick, but Aiming Far Higher Than One Man’s Career
Protesters will rally for racial justice and free speech outside the NFL headquarters on August 23.
Aug 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces
And they can’t believe how popular democratic socialism has become.
Aug 9, 2017 / Jesse A. Myerson
Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War
The international left should do everything in its power to prevent it; we must support a negotiated solution.
Aug 9, 2017 / Gabriel Hetland