Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt? Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?
There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.
Jun 7, 2016 / Ed Morales
Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools! Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools!
Guns are not to blame in accidental shooting deaths of toddlers.
Jun 7, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible
“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...
Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols
LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali
LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.
Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin
An Open Letter to Paul Ryan From a Mother Living in Poverty An Open Letter to Paul Ryan From a Mother Living in Poverty
Two years ago, I testified at your War on Poverty hearings. Your office has ignored me and other low-income Americans ever since.
Jun 6, 2016 / Tianna Gaines-Turner
This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt
Overwork, abuse, and economic destabilization are bound to dog the international garment-supply chain unless retail giants take labor rights seriously.
Jun 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen
‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali ‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali
Ali was shaped by his times. But his death should remind us that he also shaped them.
Jun 4, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?
Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor
Limiting the number of labor leaders on the committee that will draft the Democratic platform represents a missed opportunity.
Jun 3, 2016 / John Nichols