The Bold New Campaign to “End Poverty in California” The Bold New Campaign to “End Poverty in California”
Poverty isn’t an individual choice—it’s a collective one. And just as we choose to perpetuate it, we can choose to abolish it.
Feb 23, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis
The test for this administration isn’t to defend the pretensions and follies of any international order.
Feb 15, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Book Bans Are on the Rise. But Librarians and Authors Are Fighting Back. Book Bans Are on the Rise. But Librarians and Authors Are Fighting Back.
In the past few decades in the US, book banning has taken on a decidedly more genteel character.
Feb 8, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Exit From the Ukraine Crisis That’s Hiding in Plain Sight The Exit From the Ukraine Crisis That’s Hiding in Plain Sight
A 2015 agreement between Russia and Ukraine can provide the best chance at a lasting peace.
Feb 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congress Could Finally Ban Its Members From Trading Stocks—and Not a Moment Too Soon Congress Could Finally Ban Its Members From Trading Stocks—and Not a Moment Too Soon
Ending a thousand conflicts of interest can begin with a single step.
Jan 25, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Stop the Stumble Toward War With Russia Stop the Stumble Toward War With Russia
The last thing we need is a war by proxy or, God forbid, directly with the Russians.
Jan 18, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What a Progressive Champion From Rural Maine Can Teach Democrats About Winning What a Progressive Champion From Rural Maine Can Teach Democrats About Winning
Chloe Maxmin can show Democrats new paths to victory.
Jan 11, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What a Sensible Ukraine Policy Would Look Like What a Sensible Ukraine Policy Would Look Like
Despite all the bellicose blather, the real security interests of Americans are clear. Ukraine is not among them.
Jan 4, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Canceling Student Loan Debt Would Be Strategically Smart for Biden How Canceling Student Loan Debt Would Be Strategically Smart for Biden
The country desperately needs relief, and the president needs a political win.
Dec 28, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits The Coverage of Build Back Better’s Failure Is Focused on the Wrong Culprits
This isn’t a case of “Democratic disarray.”
Dec 21, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel