Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor
Limiting the number of labor leaders on the committee that will draft the Democratic platform represents a missed opportunity.
Jun 3, 2016 / John Nichols
Donald Trump Has Yet Another Epic Meltdown Donald Trump Has Yet Another Epic Meltdown
Hillary Clinton roasted Trump in her best speech yet, while Paul Ryan caved.
Jun 3, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders
The president’s call to strengthen the program is a change of heart, and a breathtaking salute to the Vermont senator.
Jun 3, 2016 / William Greider
6 Tough Climate Questions the Democratic Platform Committee Will Have to Answer 6 Tough Climate Questions the Democratic Platform Committee Will Have to Answer
Democrats have a chance to set a bold agenda for dealing with global warming.
Jun 3, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Cancer Deaths Have Spiked During the Great Recession Cancer Deaths Have Spiked During the Great Recession
An analysis of disease trends in more than 70 nations shows that cancer mortality rose by more than 263,000 deaths
Jun 3, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Chattanooga Was a Typical Postindustrial City. Then It Began Offering Municipal Broadband. Chattanooga Was a Typical Postindustrial City. Then It Began Offering Municipal Broadband.
Chattanooga’s publicly owned Internet service has helped boost its economy and bridge the digital divide.
Jun 3, 2016 / P.E. Moskowitz
5 Books: University Press Books That Tackle Capitalism From Every Angle 5 Books: University Press Books That Tackle Capitalism From Every Angle
The best books for understanding our modern crises.
Jun 3, 2016 / Julia Ott
Is the Supreme Court’s Role Overstated? Is the Supreme Court’s Role Overstated?
In Engines of Liberty, David Cole trains a light on civil society as a more reliable agent of constitutional change.
Jun 3, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell
Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink
A program to improve American Indian high schools in Montana shows promise, but is it enough?
Jun 3, 2016 / StudentNation / Lillian Mongeau
Asking for a Friend: I’m Doing Good Things With My Wealth. Why Do I Still Feel So Guilty? Asking for a Friend: I’m Doing Good Things With My Wealth. Why Do I Still Feel So Guilty?
And another woman contemplates marrying her European boyfriend for his healthcare.
Jun 3, 2016 / Liza Featherstone