Letters From the September 25-October 2, 2017, Issue Letters From the September 25-October 2, 2017, Issue
Labour pains… City vs. country…
Sep 7, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers and John Harris
Britain Is in the Grip of Its Most Turbulent Political Time in More Than 30 Years Britain Is in the Grip of Its Most Turbulent Political Time in More Than 30 Years
Can a strong left rise from the chaos of Brexit, austerity, and the 2017 election?
Jul 27, 2017 / Feature / John Harris
Corbyn and Sanders Show That Neoliberalism Has Failed to Privatize Hope Corbyn and Sanders Show That Neoliberalism Has Failed to Privatize Hope
A generation trained to be selfish is anything but.
Jul 26, 2017 / Ronald Aronson
In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street
The government’s response to extremism has been divisive and inadequate, and Islamophobic hate crimes are on the rise.
Jul 11, 2017 / Felipe Araujo
This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK
The party had a leader with integrity; a hopeful, inspiring manifesto; and energetic canvassing by new members—with a big boost from Bernie supporters.
Jun 29, 2017 / Rachel Shabi
Why Are Young People Voting for Old Socialists? Why Are Young People Voting for Old Socialists?
Sarah Leonard on Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn, and the surge of youth support for socialism.
Jun 27, 2017 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Trumpcare Is the Most Unpopular Legislation in History Trumpcare Is the Most Unpopular Legislation in History
George Zornick on the health-care debacle, Sarah Leonard on socialism’s appeal, and Jedediah Purdy on Thoreau.
Jun 22, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The British Ruling Class Is in Full Panic Mode The British Ruling Class Is in Full Panic Mode
Paul Mason on Jeremy Corbyn’s triumph in the UK elections.
Jun 16, 2017 / Audio / Jon Wiener
High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case for Impeaching Trump High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case for Impeaching Trump
John Nichols on Trump’s obstructionism, Amy Wilentz on the president’s Twitter, and Paul Mason on Corbyn.
Jun 15, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Labour’s Near-Triumph Brings a New Morning to British Politics Labour’s Near-Triumph Brings a New Morning to British Politics
Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership offered an end to austerity, a commitment to the public good, the faith that generosity is more powerful than greed.
Jun 9, 2017 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis