The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards
A debate that promises to defy the needs—and common sense—of most Americans.
Aug 4, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
70 Years Later, We Still Haven’t Apologized for Bombing Japan 70 Years Later, We Still Haven’t Apologized for Bombing Japan
We’ve somehow convinced ourselves that Hiroshima was an act of mercy.
Aug 4, 2015 / Christian Appy
Senate Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood, But the Political Assault Continues Senate Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood, But the Political Assault Continues
Instead of a serious debate about the facts, for GOP candidates who sit in the Senate this is “all about politics.”
Aug 3, 2015 / John Nichols
The War on Planned Parenthood Is Also an Assault on Poor Women of Color The War on Planned Parenthood Is Also an Assault on Poor Women of Color
The Right’s war on federal funding to health clinics is putting public health at risk.
Aug 3, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work
But enacting gun control laws and investing in support services for America’s children might.
Aug 3, 2015 / Karen J. Greenberg
The Water in Rio Is Full of Sludge and Rotting Fish—And Olympians Are Supposed to Swim in It The Water in Rio Is Full of Sludge and Rotting Fish—And Olympians Are Supposed to Swim in It
Athletes who participate in water sports will carry an infection risk of 99 percent.
Aug 3, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Bernie Sanders Explains Why You Should Care About What’s Happening to Greece Bernie Sanders Explains Why You Should Care About What’s Happening to Greece
He really does sound like a socialist, doesn’t he?
Jul 31, 2015 / William Greider
The Apache vs. Rio Tinto The Apache vs. Rio Tinto
The San Carlos tribe is fighting to block a massive mining project that would cut a two-mile wide crater through sacred land.
Jul 31, 2015 / Nick Kimbrell
Why Tom Brady Is Worth Defending Why Tom Brady Is Worth Defending
A conversation about Tom Brady and union power with the NFLPA’s George Atallah.
Jul 31, 2015 / Dave Zirin
How Childcare Actually Causes Poverty in America How Childcare Actually Causes Poverty in America
If the people who prepare your lunch deserve a living wage, the people preparing our toddlers for school do too.
Jul 31, 2015 / Michelle Chen