What Is to Be Done in Venezuela? What Is to Be Done in Venezuela?
An ad-hoc Committee to Save Venezuela offers observations and recommendations that differ from those found in our missionary mainstream media.
May 1, 2017 / Greg Grandin
7 Things Donald Trump Gets Absolutely Wrong About Andrew Jackson 7 Things Donald Trump Gets Absolutely Wrong About Andrew Jackson
Trump imagines Jackson, a slaveholder, as a “big hearted” statesman who could have averted the Civil War.
May 1, 2017 / John Nichols
The Chilling of Middle Eastern Studies The Chilling of Middle Eastern Studies
Whether or not Trump’s Muslim ban comes to fruition, the rhetoric around the ban is having widespread consequences on academic exploration at exactly the time it’s needed most.
May 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Mariam Elba
The Day Without Immigrant Workers Has Begun The Day Without Immigrant Workers Has Begun
Immigrant workers and fast-food workers across the country are saying no to exploitation in their workplaces and Trump’s attacks from the White House.
May 1, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The March to Save the Planet The March to Save the Planet
Saturday’s Peoples Climate March brought together activists from indigenous resistance groups to Black Lives Matter to the Boy Scouts, all demanding: Act now.
Apr 30, 2017 / Audrea Lim
After Turkey’s Referendum, the Clampdown Continues—but Activists Pledge Resistance After Turkey’s Referendum, the Clampdown Continues—but Activists Pledge Resistance
“We do not consider these results legitimate and we don’t accept them,” says one opposition leader.
Apr 28, 2017 / Jesse Rosenfeld
Donald Trump Has Zero Legal Authority to Order Military Action Against North Korea Donald Trump Has Zero Legal Authority to Order Military Action Against North Korea
Without congressional authorization, military action would “clearly and unequivocally be illegal and unconstitutional,” says Congressman Jerrold Nadler.
Apr 28, 2017 / John Nichols
Monday’s May Day Marches Could Be the Biggest in Years Monday’s May Day Marches Could Be the Biggest in Years
Ten years after immigrants took to the streets in unprecedented numbers, organizers expect another major showing.
Apr 28, 2017 / Julianne Hing
The Martian’s Guide to British Politics, or: Is There Intelligent Life on This Island? The Martian’s Guide to British Politics, or: Is There Intelligent Life on This Island?
It looks like the belligerent, self-serving martinets are going to trounce the quiet, bedraggled lot on the other side.
Apr 28, 2017 / Maria Margaronis
No One Talks About Life After Deportation; These Mexican Activists Are Changing That No One Talks About Life After Deportation; These Mexican Activists Are Changing That
A network of migrant activists is helping deportees and returnees readjust to life in the country.
Apr 28, 2017 / Laura Weiss