Politics

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

Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus?

Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus? Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus?

Was the candidate for mayor of Omaha held to a different standard than other Democrats?

Apr 24, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez

The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK

The party is still divided on policy and politics—but a full airing of differences is healthy.

Apr 24, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali

‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong ‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong

The magazine asks, “What if Muhammad Ali had never met Malcolm X?” The answer is disturbing.

Apr 24, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Trump speech

Donald Trump Is the President Our Military Leaders Always Dreamed About Donald Trump Is the President Our Military Leaders Always Dreamed About

Don’t fool yourself—Donald is anything but an isolationist.

Apr 24, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

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