Politics

Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter

Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter

Close races in Kansas and Georgia explain how.

Apr 27, 2017 / Steve Phillips

Marxism With Soul

Marxism With Soul Marxism With Soul

Marshall Berman was committed not only to the radical promise of socialism and modernism, but to those masterpieces and revolutions that seemed to erupt out of our everyday lives.

Apr 26, 2017 / David Marcus

Syrian children display books from the White Helmets

Militarism and Diplomacy Aren’t the Only Options in Syria Militarism and Diplomacy Aren’t the Only Options in Syria

If we want to help Syrians end the war, we need to put them at the center of the conversation.

Apr 26, 2017 / Mariam Elba

Putin Speech

Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia

Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.

Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump and Obama meet

Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants Clinton and Obama Laid the Groundwork for Donald Trump’s War on Immigrants

Trump’s rhetoric is shocking, but his immigration policy is nothing new.

Apr 25, 2017 / Aviva Chomsky

Benjamin Barber

Benjamin Barber, a Brilliant Thinker Who Saw the Future Benjamin Barber, a Brilliant Thinker Who Saw the Future

Throughout his career, he championed a world that was urban, interdependent, and democratic.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Nichols

War-merica

Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy? Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?

A challenge to the failed doctrines of the Democratic foreign-policy establishment is long overdue. 

Apr 25, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Quarterback Tom Brady

Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit

Former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs on the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House.

Apr 25, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection

The agency, which oversees Border Patrol, is one of the most opaque and unaccountable in our government.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How the Government Works Under Trump How the Government Works Under Trump

Sad!

Apr 25, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

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