The Democrats at a Crossroads The Democrats at a Crossroads
Michael Kazin’s new book examines the contradictory past and uncertain future of the Democratic Party.
Jul 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Nicholas Lemann
Republicans Are Attacking Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor for Saying Slavery Was Terrible Republicans Are Attacking Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor for Saying Slavery Was Terrible
Conservative politicians and commentators are circulating carefully edited clips of a speech by Mandela Barnes and claiming to be outraged.
Jul 8, 2022 / John Nichols
Wealth of Destruction Wealth of Destruction
Rich nations ignore reality and everyone pays.
Jul 8, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Cuba One Year After the Protests Cuba One Year After the Protests
Twelve months after nationwide demonstrations galvanized by deep economic discontent, Cubans are still waiting for change.
Jul 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande
Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing? Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing?
Brian Hanlon and Ned Resnikoff write that building market-rate housing lowers prices for everyone while John Washington and Tara Raghuveer argue that the private sector can’t fix i...
Jul 8, 2022 / The Debate / Brian Hanlon, Ned Resnikoff, John Washington, and Tara Raghuveer
The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We? The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We?
Despite an extraordinary effort by Boris Johnson to cling to power, the parliamentary system and the principles of collective responsibility within the cabinet have held firm.
Jul 8, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act
A potent combination of sex, booze, and lies finally turned the British prime minister’s narcissism, contempt for truth, and blatant disregard for convention from personality trait...
Jul 7, 2022 / Gary Younge
Ginni and Clarence Thomas Ginni and Clarence Thomas
Texting trouble.
Jul 7, 2022 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn
How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?
After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.
Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan