This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power
In a new book, David Faris says it’s time for Democrats to fight fire with fire.
Apr 13, 2018 / Joshua Holland
Eric Reid Is Not for Sale Eric Reid Is Not for Sale
The free-agent NFL safety was told that he needed to commit to not protesting during the anthem. He said no.
Apr 12, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Elizabeth Warren and Mick Mulvaney Clash Over a Neutered CFPB Elizabeth Warren and Mick Mulvaney Clash Over a Neutered CFPB
“You are hurting real people to score cheap political points.”
Apr 12, 2018 / David Dayen
Donald Trump Is Proof That America’s Wars Come Home Donald Trump Is Proof That America’s Wars Come Home
…And other lessons from 17 years of American defeat abroad.
Apr 12, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
The FBI Raid on the Michael Cohen’s Law Office: An ‘Attack on Our Country,’ or an Example of the Rule of Law? The FBI Raid on the Michael Cohen’s Law Office: An ‘Attack on Our Country,’ or an Example of the Rule of Law?
The ACLU’s David Cole explains the difference.
Apr 12, 2018 / Jon Wiener
Saying Goodbye to FDR’s World Saying Goodbye to FDR’s World
Multilateralism and liberalism on the decline, 73 years after Roosevelt’s death.
Apr 12, 2018 / David B. Woolner
Barbara Ehrenreich: What’s Wrong With ‘Wellness’ Barbara Ehrenreich: What’s Wrong With ‘Wellness’
Plus David Cole on Trump and Mueller, and Katha Pollitt on Stormy and Melania.
Apr 12, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The Get-Tough-on-Russia Consensus Is Escalating the Crisis in Syria The Get-Tough-on-Russia Consensus Is Escalating the Crisis in Syria
Both John Bolton and top Democrats are calling for aggressive action against Russia, curtailing diplomatic options.
Apr 11, 2018 / Aaron Maté
Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship
The speaker’s facilitating of Trump and Trumpism represented a failure of courage and leadership that has now ended a once promising career.
Apr 11, 2018 / John Nichols