Politics

Can Feminism Be Too Inclusive?

Can Feminism Be Too Inclusive? Can Feminism Be Too Inclusive?

Yes—but it needs to be popular to become a mass movement.

Feb 24, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

David Brooks

It’s Time for David Brooks to Reckon With David Brooks It’s Time for David Brooks to Reckon With David Brooks

The New York Times columnist once worshipped at the altar of American “greatness,” too.

Feb 23, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Ed Garvey Progressive Populist

Ed Garvey Was the Progressive Populist Who Inspired Bernie Sanders and Paul Wellstone Ed Garvey Was the Progressive Populist Who Inspired Bernie Sanders and Paul Wellstone

Sanders hails the civil-rights activist, union leader, progressive candidate, and crusader as a hero who forged a new politics.

Feb 23, 2017 / John Nichols

Jane Mayer: Dark Money and Donald Trump

Jane Mayer: Dark Money and Donald Trump Jane Mayer: Dark Money and Donald Trump

Plus: George Zornick on Trump’s first month and Blanche Wiesen Cook on Eleanor Roosevelt.

Feb 23, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Donald Trump Debate

Mental Issues Mental Issues

“Is It Time to Call Trump Mentally Ill?” —Headline, The New York Times Attempts to divine how this president thinks Will soon turn us into a nation of shrinks. His lie after lie a…

Feb 23, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the March 13, 2017, Issue Letters From the March 13, 2017, Issue

We were immigrants once… Truly democratic, truly national… Trump’s uncivil acts… Sleuths with pens… Righteous resistance… We’ve got you covered …

Feb 23, 2017 / Our Readers

Protesting for immigrant rights

Dividing Immigrants Into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Is a Dangerous Trap Dividing Immigrants Into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Is a Dangerous Trap

Daniel Ramirez’s case shows exactly why.

Feb 23, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

Ed Garvey and Gene Upshaw

The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey

The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.

Feb 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin

CIA headquarters lobby

Are We Witnessing a Coup Operation Against the Trump White House? Are We Witnessing a Coup Operation Against the Trump White House?

Our intelligence apparatus is doing far more than stoking paranoia about the Russian bogeyman—it’s threatening democracy.

Feb 22, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Trump administration officials

In Trump’s White House, It’s the Billionaires vs. the Bombardiers In Trump’s White House, It’s the Billionaires vs. the Bombardiers

These two factions are fighting for supremacy.

Feb 22, 2017 / Michael T. Klare

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