Obama Picked a Safe SCOTUS Nominee—This Is How It Could Backfire Obama Picked a Safe SCOTUS Nominee—This Is How It Could Backfire
An early look at activists on the left shows some reticence toward Obama’s pick.
Mar 16, 2016 / George Zornick
As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills
Yet another murder of an indigenous activist under a regime supported by the Democratic front-runner.
Mar 16, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Was Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Really a ‘Surprise’? Was Putin’s Syria Withdrawal Really a ‘Surprise’?
American officials and pundits expressed “surprise” over Putin’s announcement while missing its primary significance.
Mar 16, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over
With each primary victory—and each close call—Sanders has shown us our own strength.
Mar 16, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Confidence in Mexico Confidence in Mexico
Nothing is more important for Mexicans than regaining a sense of security in their own lives. But the threat of moral decomposition is growing.
Mar 16, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Enrique Krauze
How to Manufacture a Real Estate Boom How to Manufacture a Real Estate Boom
The South Bronx’s housing stock was decimated in the ’70s, its residents left to fend for themselves. Now, real estate developers have the area in their sights.
Mar 16, 2016 / Crystal Kayiza
Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea? Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea?
Scholars have taken to attacking religious rights, but their target is secularism as a whole.
Mar 16, 2016 / Udi Greenberg and Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
There Goes the Neighborhood: Brooklyn, We Go Hard There Goes the Neighborhood: Brooklyn, We Go Hard
In Episode 2, meet the residents of East New York, who are determined to protect their community from the waves of gentrification crashing over the rest of Brooklyn.
Mar 16, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright and There Goes the Neighborhood
Clinton Had a Very Good Night, but the Democratic Race is Far From Finished Clinton Had a Very Good Night, but the Democratic Race is Far From Finished
The majority of the delegates have yet to be chosen.
Mar 16, 2016 / John Nichols
It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party It Is Still Donald Trump’s Party
Rubio quits. Kasich wins Ohio. Cruz holds on. But it is still Donald’s night.
Mar 15, 2016 / Joan Walsh