Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money? Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money?
The charmed life of Richard Hanania.
Aug 11, 2023 / Jeet Heer
A Progressive Icon Returns to Western Politics A Progressive Icon Returns to Western Politics
Former Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson is running for his former office on a mission to confront the city’s housing crisis.
Aug 11, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids
SB 150 recommends that schools use incorrect pronouns and limit sex education, while banning gender-affirming care for trans minors. “They’re actively targeting us.”
Aug 11, 2023 / StudentNation / Nadia Scharf
The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money
Americans can certainly brag about one thing this country has beyond compare: the most expensive military around.
Aug 11, 2023 / William Astore
A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness
If the former president doesn’t show up to the upcoming first debate, it will only make his “rivals” look more pathetic.
Aug 11, 2023 / John Nichols
Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie” Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, the prosecution strategy against Trump, and the reasons for the success of this year's biggest blockbuster.
Aug 10, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
What's With All the Swole Politicians? What's With All the Swole Politicians?
Everywhere you look, a politics guy is sharing an intense workout video. What is going on?
Aug 10, 2023 / Mathew Rodriguez
“We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.” “We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.”
What it was like for the migrants forced to sleep on the street in New York City.
Aug 9, 2023 / Mara Marques Cavallaro
A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1 A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1
There are two ways to win elections. One way is by focusing on the issues that voters care about and delivering your message in ways that encourage people to come to the polls. The…
Aug 9, 2023 / John Nichols
The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again
Months out from campaign season, the political media is already trotting out all the same old bullshit that got us into this mess.
Aug 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann