Forget the Polls—Here’s What Actual Election Results Can Tell Us About 2024 Forget the Polls—Here’s What Actual Election Results Can Tell Us About 2024
There are far more insights to be found in this week’s elections than in theoretical surveys about a vote that won’t happen for a year.
Nov 10, 2023 / Comment / John Nichols
We Must Not Let the Truth Become a Casualty of This War We Must Not Let the Truth Become a Casualty of This War
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we talk about what is actually happening in Gaza and Israel, not about unverified rumors.
Oct 16, 2023 / Comment / Musa al-Gharbi
The WGA Wins Its Strike, but California Workers Face Uncertainty The WGA Wins Its Strike, but California Workers Face Uncertainty
The Hollywood writers' union scores an impressive win, while Governor Newsom sells out strikers on other fronts.
Oct 6, 2023 / Comment / Ben Schwartz
Progressives Must Step Into Biden’s Vision Vacuum Progressives Must Step Into Biden’s Vision Vacuum
In the absence of a serious insurgent challenger for the presidency, we must mobilize independently.
Oct 3, 2023 / Comment / Robert L. Borosage
Maine Is in an Epic Battle Over Its Future Maine Is in an Epic Battle Over Its Future
Voters could turn two private utilities into public goods. The corporations are fighting it tooth and nail.
Sep 18, 2023 / Comment / Bill McKibben
Welcome to the “You Do You” Pandemic Welcome to the “You Do You” Pandemic
The new Covid policy: Let them eat cake.
Sep 1, 2023 / Comment / Gregg Gonsalves
La Victoria de Bernardo Arévalo Trae a Guatemala Otra Primavera Democrática La Victoria de Bernardo Arévalo Trae a Guatemala Otra Primavera Democrática
La sorprendente victoria del candidato anticorrupción podría marcar una nueva temporada esperanzadora para el país. Pero sólo si se le permite tomar el poder y ejercerlo.
Aug 31, 2023 / Comment / Daniel Judt
A Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer Is in Jail for Giving a Speech A Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer Is in Jail for Giving a Speech
My lawyer, Imaan Mazari, was arrested for speaking out against the Pakistani military.
Bernardo Arévalo’s Unexpected Victory Brings Guatemala Another Democratic Spring Bernardo Arévalo’s Unexpected Victory Brings Guatemala Another Democratic Spring
The anti-corruption candidate's stunning upset could mark a new and hopeful era for the country. But only if he is allowed to take power—and to exercise it.
Aug 22, 2023 / Comment / Daniel Judt