Politics

Sister Souljah in Harlem in 1993

How Sister Souljah Went From Radical Activist to Scapegoat to Blockbuster Novelist How Sister Souljah Went From Radical Activist to Scapegoat to Blockbuster Novelist

After Bill Clinton used her to catapult himself to the presidency, the activist Souljah was sidelined. But the novelist Souljah continued to produce work that spoke to millions.

Dec 13, 2022 / Feature / Dani McClain

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Democrats do themselves no favors when they pretend “women’s issues” are a niche category of human affairs.

Dec 13, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

McDonald’s workers striking against sexual harassment

California Workers Are Standing Up to the Fast-Food Industry’s Attacks on Their Rights California Workers Are Standing Up to the Fast-Food Industry’s Attacks on Their Rights

A decade-long organizing fight shows its power.

Dec 12, 2022 / Michael Tubbs

Woman, Life, Freedom

Woman, Life, Freedom Woman, Life, Freedom

Protests in Iran.

Dec 12, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Andrea Arroyo

How Food Became a Weapon in the Right’s Culture Wars

How Food Became a Weapon in the Right’s Culture Wars How Food Became a Weapon in the Right’s Culture Wars

First came the politics of right-wing grievance. Then came the new foodie culture. Together, they combined to create one toxic food fight.

Dec 12, 2022 / Feature / Brent Cunningham

A protester at the 1999 World Trade Organization demon

How the Left Was Lost in the 1990s—but Found Its Way Again How the Left Was Lost in the 1990s—but Found Its Way Again

In the 1990s, the left was embattled and diminished. But it kept the flame burning just enough for a new generation to come along and give it oxygen.

Dec 12, 2022 / Feature / Naomi Klein

Trumpism Was Born in the ’90s

Trumpism Was Born in the ’90s Trumpism Was Born in the ’90s

Clintonian centrism allowed the radical right to incubate.

Dec 12, 2022 / Feature / Jeet Heer

President Trump Speaks In The Rose Garden Of White House After Meeting With Congressional Leaders On Gov't Shutdown

Kevin McCarthy Is Still Sucking Up to Donald Trump Kevin McCarthy Is Still Sucking Up to Donald Trump

The aspiring speaker of the House can’t even bring himself to denounce the former president’s rejection of the Constitution.

Dec 9, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma

Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma

The senator's switch to "independent" aligns her more completely with the special interests that she has so diligently represented since coming to the chamber.

Dec 9, 2022 / John Nichols

At the End of the Day

At the End of the Day At the End of the Day

Closing arguments,

Dec 9, 2022 / Steve Brodner

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