Politics

Defying US Borders, Native Americans Are Asserting Their Territorial Rights

Defying US Borders, Native Americans Are Asserting Their Territorial Rights Defying US Borders, Native Americans Are Asserting Their Territorial Rights

A summit of about 40 tribes and nations aims to push back against a tightening border regime.

Feb 22, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sunrise Movement

Naomi Klein: The Green New Deal Is Changing the Calculus of the Possible Naomi Klein: The Green New Deal Is Changing the Calculus of the Possible

Big ideas are the only ones that can realistically tackle the climate crisis.

Feb 22, 2019 / Jon Wiener

A Billionaire Tests His Spoiler Message

A Billionaire Tests His Spoiler Message A Billionaire Tests His Spoiler Message

Running as a centrist, Howard Schultz throws his cup in the ring.

Feb 22, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Donald Trump Iran Deal

American Democracy Has Been Eclipsed American Democracy Has Been Eclipsed

There is today no institutional counterpower to a presidential tyrant.

Feb 21, 2019 / Bernard E. Harcourt

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

US Foreign Policy Is for Sale US Foreign Policy Is for Sale

Washington think tanks receive millions of dollars from authoritarian governments to shape foreign policy in their favor.

Feb 21, 2019 / Benjamin Freeman

Zuckerberg

Fixing Tech’s Ethics Problem Starts in the Classroom Fixing Tech’s Ethics Problem Starts in the Classroom

In the age of big data, some universities are trying to train future technologists to consider the implications of tools before they’re used.

Feb 21, 2019 / Stephanie Wykstra

Heather Nauert

Heather Nauert’s 15 Minutes at the UN Are Up Heather Nauert’s 15 Minutes at the UN Are Up

The former Fox presenter will not be the next US ambassador to the United Nations—but another Trump crony surely will.

Feb 21, 2019 / Barbara Crossette

A Tale of Two Cities in the Grips of the Opioid Crisis

A Tale of Two Cities in the Grips of the Opioid Crisis A Tale of Two Cities in the Grips of the Opioid Crisis

Vancouver and Philadelphia are both facing overdose epidemics—but one city has found a way to keep people alive.

Feb 21, 2019 / Feature / Maia Szalavitz

The Southern Paradox: The Democratic Party Below the Mason-Dixon Line

The Southern Paradox: The Democratic Party Below the Mason-Dixon Line The Southern Paradox: The Democratic Party Below the Mason-Dixon Line

Why and how the region switched from being the stronghold of one party to the base of its adversary.

Feb 21, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats

Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats

The 2020 presidential candidate has a long track record of opposing lobbyists, billionaires, the Republicans—and her own party.

Feb 21, 2019 / Feature / George Zornick

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