The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect
The Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.
Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols
The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters
The narratives that painted Black Lives Matter activists as “violent” have turned into legislation that targets black people, leftists, and other marginalized groups.
Aug 14, 2018 / Erin Corbett and Elizabeth King
Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea
A new proposal would do little to alleviate the suffering on Europe’s borders.
Aug 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines
This year’s Unite the Right rally was a flop, but participants could still rely on the cops.
Aug 13, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor
‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification ‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification
A new California bill aims to end indentured servitude in the port-trucking industry.
Aug 13, 2018 / Michael Sainato
This Is Not a Time for Civility This Is Not a Time for Civility
White-nationalist rallies are calls for genocide, and must be treated as such.
Aug 10, 2018 / Natasha Lennard
These Democratic Socialists Aren’t Just Targeting Incumbent Politicians These Democratic Socialists Aren’t Just Targeting Incumbent Politicians
They’re going after slumlords and real-estate speculators.
Aug 10, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York
Communities once ravaged by Hurricane Sandy are now fighting the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline.
Aug 10, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar
Breaking France’s Race Taboo Breaking France’s Race Taboo
A new generation of activists is trying to change the way France conceives of race.
Aug 10, 2018 / Karina Piser
Syrian Women Seek the Truth About Their Missing Loved Ones Syrian Women Seek the Truth About Their Missing Loved Ones
As Assad eyes victory in Syria’s brutal civil war, the fate of tens of thousands of disappeared citizens remains an unsettling mystery.
Aug 9, 2018 / Sara Manisera