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David Maraniss’s Tale of Hope and Misfortune in Postwar America

David Maraniss’s Tale of Hope and Misfortune in Postwar America David Maraniss’s Tale of Hope and Misfortune in Postwar America

In A Good American Family, the journalist and editor examines his father and mother’s youthful idealism and the bitter years of McCarthyism that followed.

Nov 12, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich

We Need a Green Bailout for the People

We Need a Green Bailout for the People We Need a Green Bailout for the People

Here’s what the government should demand when the economy tumbles and Wall Street comes begging.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Kate Aronoff

Recessions Are Racist (But They Don’t Have to Be)

Recessions Are Racist (But They Don’t Have to Be) Recessions Are Racist (But They Don’t Have to Be)

How to stop the next economic slowdown from decimating black wealth a second time over.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Aaron Ross Coleman

An Economy for the Whole Family

An Economy for the Whole Family An Economy for the Whole Family

The next recession is a chance to put public policy back in the service of life.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Sarah Leonard

How to Not Waste the Next Economic Crisis

How to Not Waste the Next Economic Crisis How to Not Waste the Next Economic Crisis

A downturn will (eventually) come—and with it, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the US economy.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

Make Antitrust Democratic Again!

Make Antitrust Democratic Again! Make Antitrust Democratic Again!

The response to the next recession should put economic power back in the hands of the people.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Sanjukta Paul and Sandeep Vaheesan

‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet

‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet ‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet

Bringing Howards End into today’s gay Manhattan, playwright Matthew Lopez shows that “Only Connect” is still a radical message.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Darryl Pinckney

‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life

‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life

Discharges for minor offenses, including symptoms of service-related injuries like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, is a national disgrace.

Nov 11, 2019 / Tyson Manker

Kurt Vonnegut on Making a Living as a Writer

Kurt Vonnegut on Making a Living as a Writer Kurt Vonnegut on Making a Living as a Writer

You probably won’t have to endure the downsides of fame and fortune. But you can emulate the upsides.

Nov 11, 2019 / Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell

Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future

Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future

From Trump skeptic to Trump cheerleader, the former UN ambassador has followed the trajectory of the GOP.

Nov 11, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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