The Political Power of Takin’ it to the States The Political Power of Takin’ it to the States
After one government shutdown and a rally cry from the GOP for another, this progressive think tank is bringing progressive policy changes back to the state level.
Oct 1, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Sanders Is Crowdfunding a Campaign, but That Doesn’t Diminish the Need for Campaign Reform Sanders Is Crowdfunding a Campaign, but That Doesn’t Diminish the Need for Campaign Reform
An insurgent almost matches a front-runner in fundraising, but still calls for an amendment to get big money out of politics.
Oct 1, 2015 / John Nichols
Not the Smart One: On Jeb’s Garbled Support for the Washington Football Team’s Brand Not the Smart One: On Jeb’s Garbled Support for the Washington Football Team’s Brand
Jeb Bush has unsurprisingly decided to side with bigotry in the case of Washington’s football team’s name. His incoherent reasoning should ring alarm bells for supporters and detra...
Oct 1, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Philanthrocapitalism: A Self-Love Story Philanthrocapitalism: A Self-Love Story
Why do super-rich activists mock their critics instead of listening to them?
Oct 1, 2015 / Feature / David Rieff
The Pope’s Visit The Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis came and Yogi went— The latter up toward heaven sent. The pope seemed humble as that Yankee— He almost said, “Just call me Frankie.” But critics say that it’s a shame…
Oct 1, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Volkswagen Lied and Cheated 11 Million Times. Will Anyone Go to Jail for That? Volkswagen Lied and Cheated 11 Million Times. Will Anyone Go to Jail for That?
If history is any guide—no.
Oct 1, 2015 / Jamie Lincoln Kitman
How to End the Civil War in Syria How to End the Civil War in Syria
It won’t be easy, but there are concrete measures we can take right now to relieve the agony.
Oct 1, 2015 / The Editors
Literature as Map to Liberty Literature as Map to Liberty
In John Keene’s ambitious new volume of stories, resistance is required because exile isn’t an option.
Oct 1, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ben Ehrenreich
Puzzle No. 3375 Puzzle No. 3375
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Torn-up shoestring subjected to review (9) 6 God’s way to tell a mug from a demitasse? (5) 9 Helps Japanese prime…
Oct 1, 2015 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
A Stage Across the Sea A Stage Across the Sea
An unjustly-neglected Libyan novelist captured the twisted logic of colonialism, past and present.
Oct 1, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ursula Lindsey