The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party Is a Fight for the Future The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party Is a Fight for the Future
Henry Wallace, FDR’s vice president, argued 75 years ago that Democrats had to go big on economic and social and racial justice. That’s still true.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / John Nichols
The Suburban Commute Is a Soul-Crushing, Environment-Destroying Invention The Suburban Commute Is a Soul-Crushing, Environment-Destroying Invention
The last few months have shown us that we can do away with it forever.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Elie Mystal
How to Survive an Apocalypse and Keep Dreaming How to Survive an Apocalypse and Keep Dreaming
As Native people, we have inherited an audacious vision.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Julian Brave NoiseCat
5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America 5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America
The economic fallout from Covid-19 has created an opening for unions to lead a mass movement.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
A Call to Revolt A Call to Revolt
It’s time to end the phony war and take back the streets.
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Mike Davis
Will Covid-19 Be a Turning Point in the Fight Against Racial Disparities in Health Care? Will Covid-19 Be a Turning Point in the Fight Against Racial Disparities in Health Care?
Public health experts hope that the vast scale of the crisis will prompt meaningful political action to counter health inequities, which have been persistent in America for well ov...
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter
America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.
Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert
The Murder That Threatened to Divide the Two Harlems The Murder That Threatened to Divide the Two Harlems
After a Barnard student was stabbed to death in Morningside Park, long-timers and gentrifiers feared they’d find themselves at odds.
May 19, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Other Epidemic The Other Epidemic
Public health insights are reshaping our understanding of how violence spreads.
May 18, 2020 / Feature / Jack Herrera
The Extinction Crisis Devastating San Francisco Bay The Extinction Crisis Devastating San Francisco Bay
The San Francisco Bay’s rich ecosystem is collapsing—and the region’s liberal leaders bear part of the blame.
Apr 21, 2020 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias