This Modern World This Modern World

Dec 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Snapshot: A New Orange Revolution? Snapshot: A New Orange Revolution?

Protesters in Kiev confront police during a huge demonstration on December 1 in support of Ukraine’s integration into the EU. More than 300,000 attended—the largest protest in Kiev since the Orange Revolution of 2004.

Dec 3, 2013 / Gleb Garanich

Farewell, Filibuster Farewell, Filibuster

There’s more work to be done, but this was a big win for democracy.

Nov 26, 2013 / The Editors

A Socialist Wins in Seattle A Socialist Wins in Seattle

Kshama Sawant’s City Council victory reflects broad trends: polls show voters are increasingly immune to redbaiting.

Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols

Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement! Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement!

Hamid Karzai is right: it compromises Afghan sovereignty and ensures ten more years of US occupation.

Nov 26, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance

Activist investors are pushing for accountability from AT&T and Verizon.

Nov 26, 2013 / Andrés S. Pertierra

Comix Nation Comix Nation

Nov 26, 2013 / Ward Sutton

Snapshot: Call It Stormy Monday Snapshot: Call It Stormy Monday

A worker at Amazon’s distribution center in Phoenix, where the web-based retailer is preparing for Cyber Monday, usually the busiest day of the year for online purchases. This year it falls on December 2.

Nov 26, 2013 / Ralph D. Freso

Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare

Yes, it was a flawed compromise. But to achieve universal, humane healthcare for all, we first need effective implementation of the ACA.

Nov 20, 2013 / The Editors

Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World

Climate change is upon us—and the danger is urgent.

Nov 20, 2013 / Walden Bello