How Silicon Valley Broke the Economy How Silicon Valley Broke the Economy
The question of how to fix the tech industry is now inseparable from the question of how to fix the system of capitalism that the late 20th century gave us.
Oct 14, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Adrian Chen
Google Is Coming for Your Face Google Is Coming for Your Face
Personal data is routinely harvested from the most vulnerable populations, without transparency, regulation, or principles—and this should concern us all.
Oct 14, 2019 / Malka Older
Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks
The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.
Oct 14, 2019 / Michelle Chen
Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them
Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan has a great idea: If Trump appointees block congressional testimony, block their paychecks.
Oct 12, 2019 / John Nichols
WBAI Signs Off. Its Future Remains Uncertain. WBAI Signs Off. Its Future Remains Uncertain.
A management coup by the Pacifica Foundation has silenced New York’s legendary counterculture radio station.
Oct 11, 2019 / Arthur Schwartz
Giuliani and Trump: Bound by Corruption From the Beginning? Giuliani and Trump: Bound by Corruption From the Beginning?
To understand how the onetime odd couple became partners in political crime, you have to go back to 1980s New York and a tale of money laundering, mortgage fraud, and, yes, an elec...
Oct 11, 2019 / Tom Robbins
Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance
Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.
Oct 11, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China
For the first time, Trump went after white men in the world of sports.
Oct 10, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Bernie Sanders Spoke Today About His Heart Attack—and His Purpose Bernie Sanders Spoke Today About His Heart Attack—and His Purpose
In poignant and powerful language, the senator is making the connection between his recent hospitalization and the fight for Medicare for All.
Oct 10, 2019 / John Nichols
What’s the Best Way to Actually Care for Unaccompanied Migrant Children? What’s the Best Way to Actually Care for Unaccompanied Migrant Children?
Not with for-profit contractors.
Oct 10, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann