For the NFL, It Was ‘Choose-Your-Side Sunday’ For the NFL, It Was ‘Choose-Your-Side Sunday’
Donald Trump thought targeting NFL players with his racialized venom would be smart politics. He was wrong.
Sep 24, 2017 / Dave Zirin
In the Manning Affair, Harvard Once Again Demonstrates Its ‘Liberal’ Values In the Manning Affair, Harvard Once Again Demonstrates Its ‘Liberal’ Values
This year, the university dumps Manning and Michelle Jones. In the 1960s, it honored Vietnam War architect—and admitted war criminal—Robert McNamara.
Sep 22, 2017 / John Nichols
The Financial Industry Is Its Own Best Enemy The Financial Industry Is Its Own Best Enemy
Equifax’s blunder does more than any white paper to demonstrate the need for financial reform.
Sep 21, 2017 / Mike Konczal
The Political Genius of Bernie’s ‘Medicare for All’ Bill The Political Genius of Bernie’s ‘Medicare for All’ Bill
It blends a principled stand with a crafty incremental approach.
Sep 20, 2017 / The Nation
The GOP Tax ‘Reform’ Is Highway Robbery The GOP Tax ‘Reform’ Is Highway Robbery
This scam is a full-employment program for corporate lobbyists.
Sep 7, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Climate Denialism Is Literally Killing Us Climate Denialism Is Literally Killing Us
The victims of Hurricane Harvey have a murderer—and it’s not the storm.
Sep 6, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard
Don’t Just Protect Affirmative Action From Trump—Demand More Don’t Just Protect Affirmative Action From Trump—Demand More
Racism’s economic effects are pernicious.
Aug 25, 2017 / Bryce Covert
Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas
The “Party of Davos” shot down any motions toward economic populism.
Aug 23, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage