Are the US and China Stumbling Into War? Are the US and China Stumbling Into War?
With one wrong move, provocative military maneuvers off China’s coast could escalate into a catastrophic conflict.
Apr 2, 2021 / Michael T. Klare
New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE
An increasing number of states are passing legislation that makes it harder for local governments to sign contracts with for-profit prison companies.
Apr 2, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving
Biden wants to put $400 billion toward expanding quality home or community care. Ai-jen Poo tells The Nation that’s “historic” progress.
Apr 1, 2021 / John Nichols
Politicizing Science Politicizing Science
Anti-vax vs. covid reality.
Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law
It’s tailor-made to stop the expansion of the electorate that doomed Republicans in 2020 and 2021. Here’s how to fight back.
Apr 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh
What Happened to Kyrsten Sinema? What Happened to Kyrsten Sinema?
Aída Chávez on the Arizona Democrat, plus Joan Walsh on Stephen Breyer.
Apr 1, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
In the Depths of the Pandemic, Tracing My Family’s Contact In the Depths of the Pandemic, Tracing My Family’s Contact
A family grapples with disappearance, loneliness, and angst during a pandemic.
Mar 31, 2021 / Joël Díaz
Will MLB Celebrate Jackie Robinson While Holding Its All-Star Game In Georgia? Will MLB Celebrate Jackie Robinson While Holding Its All-Star Game In Georgia?
For baseball to celebrate Jackie Robinson while providing financial and ideological support to the state of Georgia is an exercise in profound cognitive dissonance.
Mar 31, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Visibility Alone Will Not Keep Transgender Youth Safe Visibility Alone Will Not Keep Transgender Youth Safe
This Trans Day of Visibility, we must be active in the fight against anti-trans legislation proliferating across the country, starting with Arkansas, Alabama, and South Dakota.
Mar 30, 2021 / Chase Strangio and Raquel Willis