One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014 One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014
Hillary Clinton may not be a populist, but she is a savvy politician.
Oct 17, 2014 / John Nichols
Workers Bring $15 Hourly Wage Challenge to Walmart Workers Bring $15 Hourly Wage Challenge to Walmart
In protests around the country on Thursday, Walmart workers presented a simple demand: full-time work at $15 an hour.
Oct 17, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Why Black Women Are the Voting Bloc to Watch in the Midterms Why Black Women Are the Voting Bloc to Watch in the Midterms
It may be tough to get voters enthused about midterm elections, but organizers working to get black women to the polls are determined.
Oct 17, 2014 / Dani McClain
Why Hasn’t ‘Big Data’ Saved Democracy? Why Hasn’t ‘Big Data’ Saved Democracy?
Micah Sifry’s new book offers some answers, but misses important shifts in the power base of traditional progressive organizing.
Oct 17, 2014 / Marshall Ganz
Why We Need International Recognition of the State of Palestine Why We Need International Recognition of the State of Palestine
After two decades of sham negotiations, it’s the best way to put pressure on Israel to end the occupation.
Oct 17, 2014 / Mustafa Barghouti
Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team Comedian Hari Kondabolu with a ‘Solution’ to Changing the Name of the Washington Football Team
“Since logic and human decency have not led to a name change, perhaps it’s best we attempt to destroy their brand through public mockery.”
Oct 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Shep Smith Slams Fellow Foxers for Fanning Fear of Ebola Shep Smith Slams Fellow Foxers for Fanning Fear of Ebola
Fox needs Shep’s anti-Fox narrative now more than ever.
Oct 16, 2014 / Leslie Savan
A Positive Case For Abortion Rights A Positive Case For Abortion Rights
"Having children when you want to have children is very important for women's lives."
Oct 16, 2014 / Katha Pollitt
What’s Next for Ukraine, Now That Putin Holds All the Cards? What’s Next for Ukraine, Now That Putin Holds All the Cards?
The only thing Poroshenko has going for him is that Putin wants him to stay in power.
Oct 16, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen
Reading the Dictionary Reading the Dictionary
What does "it" mean?
Oct 16, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto