The Assault on Young Black Life Extends Beyond Ferguson The Assault on Young Black Life Extends Beyond Ferguson
Black youth are perceived as adults, and their behaviors criminalized at every turn. Can this moment help change that?
Nov 25, 2014 / Dani McClain
Why Living-Wage Laws Are Not Enough—and Minimum-Wage Laws Aren’t Either Why Living-Wage Laws Are Not Enough—and Minimum-Wage Laws Aren’t Either
Twenty years after the first living-wage law was passed in Baltimore, the campaign’s lead organizer warns that the model has been watered down.
Nov 25, 2014 / Jonathan Lange
Rethinking the Cost of Western Intervention in Ukraine Rethinking the Cost of Western Intervention in Ukraine
When it comes to Ukraine, it’s time for the hawks to stand down.
Nov 25, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice
The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.
Nov 25, 2014 / Oscar Reyes and Foreign Policy In Focus
Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed? Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed?
Bill Gates and a corps of Western donors are on a mission to rid Nigeria of the crippling virus, but the last cases have been hard to stamp out.
Nov 25, 2014 / Alex Kornblum
How David Brock Built an Empire to Put Hillary in the White House How David Brock Built an Empire to Put Hillary in the White House
The Clintons’ former nemesis created an apparatus to fend off their enemies—right and left.
Nov 25, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg
A Hawk Named Hillary A Hawk Named Hillary
As her record shows, Clinton has embraced destructive nationalist myths about America’s role in the world.
Nov 25, 2014 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Why Ferguson Burns Why Ferguson Burns
Angry protesters are seeking justice for Michael Brown—and much more.
Nov 25, 2014 / The Editors
Wanted: A Challenge to Clinton Wanted: A Challenge to Clinton
Even the most ardent Hillary supporters should acknowledge that Democrats—and the country—will be better served if she has real competition in the primaries.
Nov 25, 2014 / The Editors
Obama’s Immigration Decision Is a Movement Victory Obama’s Immigration Decision Is a Movement Victory
The hard-won relief arrived only after undocumented workers and their families took huge risks to step forward and lead.
Nov 25, 2014 / Deepak Bhargava