The Debate

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Who Should Be the Democratic Presidential Nominee in 2024? Who Should Be the Democratic Presidential Nominee in 2024?

Four writers argue who would make the best candidate: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Gretchen Whitmer, or Ro Khanna?

Aug 22, 2022 / Editorial / Joan Walsh, Bhaskar Sunkara, Michael Kazin, and John Nichols

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Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing? Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing?

Brian Hanlon and Ned Resnikoff write that building market-rate housing lowers prices for everyone while John Washington and Tara Raghuveer argue that the private sector can’t fix i...

Jul 8, 2022 / Editorial / Brian Hanlon, Ned Resnikoff, John Washington, and Tara Raghuveer

The Supreme Court Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?

The Supreme Court Is Broken. How Do We Fix It? The Supreme Court Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?

Ryan Doerfler argues that real change requires us to strip the court of its authority while Elie Mystal writes that the best approach is to flood the court with more justices.

Jun 6, 2022 / Editorial / Ryan Doerfler and Elie Mystal

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Should NATO Exist? Should NATO Exist?

David Klion argues that NATO’s function now is to contain a war, while Chase Madar writes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows that the US’s European allies are capable of defen...

Apr 15, 2022 / Editorial / David Klion and Chase Madar

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Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left? Is There a Place for Patriotism on the Left?

Michael Kazin argues that ones need patriotism to engage effectively in the democratic process, while Rafia Zakaria writes that “love of the flag” undermines commitments to interna...

Mar 4, 2022 / Editorial / Michael Kazin and Rafia Zakaria

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Should Environmental Activists Sabotage Fossil Fuel Infrastructure? Should Environmental Activists Sabotage Fossil Fuel Infrastructure?

Andreas Malm argues that property destruction can be inspiring, while Daniel Sherrell writes that it would reduce the climate movement’s ability to effect change.

Jan 27, 2022 / Editorial / Andreas Malm and Daniel Sherrell

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What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation? What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation?

Doug Henwood argues that without raising taxes, many leftist policies will come with risks, while Lauren Melodia writes that the GOP is exaggerating inflation concerns.

Dec 9, 2021 / Editorial / Doug Henwood and Lauren Melodia

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Do We Need Faith as the World Feels Like It’s Ending? Do We Need Faith as the World Feels Like It’s Ending?

Barbara Sostaita writes that religion helps people envision a more just world while Phil Zuckerman argues that faith can lead to pious inaction.

Oct 29, 2021 / Editorial / Barbara Sostaita and Phil Zuckerman

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Was Occupy Wall Street More Anarchist or Socialist? Was Occupy Wall Street More Anarchist or Socialist?

Two OWS participants debate the ideology at the core of the anti-capitalist movement.

Sep 21, 2021 / Editorial / Natasha Lennard and Nikil Saval

Solidarity With Charlottesville Rallies Are Held Across The Country, In Wake Of Death After Alt Right Rally Last Week

Do We Need Police? Do We Need Police?

A former police lieutenant debates an abolitionist.

Aug 11, 2021 / Editorial / Diane Goldstein and Jasson Perez

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