Is Planned Parenthood Too Cautious? Plus: Writing and Politics Is Planned Parenthood Too Cautious? Plus: Writing and Politics
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Eyal Press reports on abortion rights organizations, and Adam Shatz talks about politically committed writers.
May 25, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Why Barack Obama’s “Working” Isn’t Quite… Working Why Barack Obama’s “Working” Isn’t Quite… Working
The former president explores what we do all day in a Netflix series that says little about what is to be done.
May 25, 2023 / Ben Schwartz
The Reagan-Era Roots of Democratic Budget Appeasement The Reagan-Era Roots of Democratic Budget Appeasement
How the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities has conducted budget negotiations in a defensive crouch
May 24, 2023 / Max Moran
Can the British Labour Party Win Power Without a Left Wing? Can the British Labour Party Win Power Without a Left Wing?
Despite being far ahead of the ruling Conservatives in the polls, Labour’s leadership seems determined to purge its way to electability.
May 24, 2023 / Rachel Shabi
Before 2024, Look to the States Before 2024, Look to the States
Local victories don’t often make national headlines, but they make real and tangible change possible.
May 24, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Fetterman’s Public Battle With Depression Is Shattering Stigma John Fetterman’s Public Battle With Depression Is Shattering Stigma
The Pennsylvania senator’s decisions to temporarily step away from Congress and to discuss his mental health will save lives.
May 24, 2023 / Philip Eil
Biden, the Republicans, and the Debt Ceiling Biden, the Republicans, and the Debt Ceiling
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Brian Beutler discusses the dangers of caving in on the debt ceiling.
The Killing of Banko Brown Shows What San Francisco’s Real Crisis Looks Like The Killing of Banko Brown Shows What San Francisco’s Real Crisis Looks Like
A Black, trans, unhoused man was shot to death by a security guard. The DA refused to press charges. Why isn't the national media paying attention?
May 23, 2023 / Toshio Meronek
A Ukrainian Lullaby A Ukrainian Lullaby
A dream passes by the windows.
May 23, 2023 / OppArt / Paul Karasik
“Salt” the South! Young Socialists Are Needed to Help Organize the Auto Industry. “Salt” the South! Young Socialists Are Needed to Help Organize the Auto Industry.
Time to say goodbye to icy winters and frozen fingers! If enough young activists and organizers follow the US industrial base south, a far more powerful working-class movement is p...
May 23, 2023 / Peter Olney and Rand Wilson