The Fight to Vote The Fight to Vote
The right’s war on democracy underscores the need for a constitutionally protected right to vote.
Sep 26, 2012 / The Editors
‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy ‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy
There’s much more behind the demonstrations than anger at one bigoted YouTube clip.
Sep 19, 2012 / The Editors
What We Can’t Talk About When We Talk About Elections What We Can’t Talk About When We Talk About Elections
This is the most polarized presidential choice since 1980. Yet issues fundamental to the nation’s future have been excluded from the debate.
Sep 12, 2012 / The Editors
Republicans, the Post-Truth Party Republicans, the Post-Truth Party
Why has brazen lying become intrinsic to GOP strategy? Because the party’s actual agenda is so unpopular, so unworkable and so dangerous.
Sep 5, 2012 / The Editors
Last Chance for Peace in Syria? Last Chance for Peace in Syria?
The new UN envoy has a near impossible task. But Washington must support it—arming the rebels will only prolong the civil war.
Aug 22, 2012 / The Editors
A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party
Three cheers for the full embrace of LGBT rights! Here are six more progressive planks for Democrats.
Aug 8, 2012 / The Editors
Citizen Vidal Citizen Vidal
As an elegant essayist and critic of empire, Gore Vidal had no peer. Oh, how the Republic misses its persistent suitor!
Aug 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun
Between Tea Party governors’ refusing to expand Medicaid and the attack ads vilifying Obamacare, progressives have a lot of work to do.
Jul 11, 2012 / The Editors
A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, but in other recent decisions has also guaranteed that corporations will have even more power to shape public debate about the...
Jun 27, 2012 / The Editors
Post-Wisconsin Labor Pains Post-Wisconsin Labor Pains
The crushing recall loss shows that labor must find better ways to defend itself in the electoral arena.
Jun 14, 2012 / The Editors