Frances Fox Piven Wants You to Raise Hell Frances Fox Piven Wants You to Raise Hell
The great theorist of disruptive power explains “dissensus” and how social movements spur elected officials into action.
May 5, 2021 / Q&A / Mark Engler
Ranked-Choice Voting Is Already Changing Politics for the Better Ranked-Choice Voting Is Already Changing Politics for the Better
In an era of heated divisiveness, cynical punditry, and exhausting negativity in politics, we need to push for systemic electoral change.
May 4, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Is Biden’s Chance to Vaccinate the World This Is Biden’s Chance to Vaccinate the World
Then-candidate Biden told me he wouldn’t let patents block vaccine access. Tomorrow, he must keep his promise.
May 4, 2021 / Ady Barkan
Movie Sequel Movie Sequel
Hillbilly Elegy starring Joe Biden. Man returns to his roots to find the conversation somewhat problematic.
May 4, 2021 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
Expand the US House of Representatives Expand the US House of Representatives
Rigidly sticking with a membership of 435 diminishes representation, decreases diversity, and undermines democracy.
May 4, 2021 / John Nichols
Medicaid Expansion Is a Better Deal Than Ever. But Republicans Still Won’t Do It. Medicaid Expansion Is a Better Deal Than Ever. But Republicans Still Won’t Do It.
Their intransigence is costing 4 million Americans health care coverage.
May 4, 2021 / Laura Packard
The Right-Wing Outrage Cycle The Right-Wing Outrage Cycle
By the time the lie has been debunked, it’s too late.
May 4, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Can Capitalism Be Fixed? Can Capitalism Be Fixed?
In his new book, Branko Milanovic charts what has gone wrong with contemporary capitalism while also insisting we must reconcile ourselves to its contradictions.
May 4, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Battistoni
Black Women Matter Black Women Matter
Police violence against Black women needs to be stopped now.
May 3, 2021 / OppArt / Isis Davis-Marks
What’s Up in DC: Democrats Just Missed a Chance to Grab a Needed US House Seat in Texas What’s Up in DC: Democrats Just Missed a Chance to Grab a Needed US House Seat in Texas
The Democratic Caucus holds the majority of seats in the US House of Representatives. But only narrowly. After setbacks in the 2020 election, the Democratic majority in the chamber…
May 3, 2021 / John Nichols