James Comey’s Actions Place Him in the Worst Traditions of J. Edgar Hoover James Comey’s Actions Place Him in the Worst Traditions of J. Edgar Hoover
And only he can clean up this mess.
Nov 3, 2016 / Betty Medsger
The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series
After more than a century, the Chicago Cubs gave so many of us cathartic joy, just when we needed it the most.
Nov 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Why Is Washington Still Pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Why Is Washington Still Pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Nothing exemplifies the disconnect between the establishment and ordinary Americans more than the plan to cram the TPP through the lame-duck Congress.
Nov 3, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage
The 10-Year Crusade to Reinvent Politics in the Grand Canyon State The 10-Year Crusade to Reinvent Politics in the Grand Canyon State
Visions of a red state turning blue.
Nov 3, 2016 / Author
The Philippines’ Drug Crackdown Is Creating an Atmosphere of Impunity for Anti-Union Violence The Philippines’ Drug Crackdown Is Creating an Atmosphere of Impunity for Anti-Union Violence
President Rodrigo Duterte’s government was elected on a pro-labor platform, but has so far failed to deliver.
Nov 3, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Letters From the November 21, 2016, Issue Letters From the November 21, 2016, Issue
State of denial… Platform fetishism?… Breath of fresh air… Drive the vote…
Nov 3, 2016 / Our Readers and Nathan Schneider
Donald Trump: The View From the Rust Belt Donald Trump: The View From the Rust Belt
Gary Younge on Indiana’s Trump supporters, Katha Pollitt on women voters, Tom Frank on e-mail leaks, and Adam Shatz on Obama, race, and racism
Nov 3, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Can the Working Families Party Break the Dem-GOP Duopoly? Can the Working Families Party Break the Dem-GOP Duopoly?
Its lawsuit in Pennsylvania just might allow the spread of “fusion” voting, which used to be the norm in American elections.
Nov 3, 2016 / Samantha Schuyler
The Rape Allegations Against Trump: If Jane Doe Breaks Her Silence, Will the Media Break Theirs? The Rape Allegations Against Trump: If Jane Doe Breaks Her Silence, Will the Media Break Theirs?
Until the Access Hollywood video broke, TV news mostly ignored accusations against Trump.
Nov 2, 2016 / Leslie Savan
‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’ ‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’
Fatim Jawara, like many first-tier soccer talents in West Africa, attempted to migrate to Europe by boat. She did not survive.
Nov 2, 2016 / Dave Zirin