Society

‘It’s Like Living in Solitary Confinement, but Out in the World’

‘It’s Like Living in Solitary Confinement, but Out in the World’ ‘It’s Like Living in Solitary Confinement, but Out in the World’

Born in Soviet Ukraine and denied status in Canada and the United States, Karina describes the plight of statelessness—living without being recognized by any country at all.

Jan 23, 2020 / John Washington

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren after a primary debate

Voter, Beware: Oppo Dump Season Is Upon Us Voter, Beware: Oppo Dump Season Is Upon Us

A former political candidate reflects on how the opposition research sausage gets made.

Jan 23, 2020 / Column / Ross Barkan

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Glenn Greenwald in Brazil

Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage

Advocacy groups say attacks on the press are on the rise—particularly in Bolsonaro’s Brazil.

Jan 22, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?

Jan 22, 2020 / Elie Mystal

There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access

There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access

Recent wins suggest that we are more effective when we proudly proclaim our support for abortion access for all—and defend that position when the attacks come.

Jan 22, 2020 / Andrea Miller

Poverty Can Be Solved. Just Trust Poor People.

Poverty Can Be Solved. Just Trust Poor People. Poverty Can Be Solved. Just Trust Poor People.

Our current poverty alleviation programs just aren’t working the way they should. Is there a better way?

Jan 22, 2020 / Podcast / Mia Birdsong

Demonstrators protest Guantanamo

We’re Still Living In Guantánamo’s Shadow We’re Still Living In Guantánamo’s Shadow

The detention camp has helped enshrine indefinite detention, secrecy, and rogue justice in American life.

Jan 22, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg and Joshua L. Dratel

An Iranian man and child in a drugstore, 2018

The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis

There has been a catastrophic drop in living standards, and the deterioration in public health warrants immediate action by the international community.

Jan 21, 2020 / Ahmad Jalalpour

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

“Progressives unite” should be the 2020 motto.

Jan 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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