The Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., 1928–2024 The Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., 1928–2024
The “greatest teacher of nonviolence in America” was a mentor to generations of activists, from Martin Luther King Jr. to today’s union organizers and immigrant rights campaigners...
Jun 13, 2024 / Obituary / Peter Dreier
Why So Much Depends Upon Jamaal Bowman Beating AIPAC Why So Much Depends Upon Jamaal Bowman Beating AIPAC
The pro-Israel lobbying group is spending millions to oust the New York congressman, but Bowman has “people power.”
Jun 13, 2024 / Hadas Thier
Donald Trump Jumps the Shark Donald Trump Jumps the Shark
The former president’s rants are more incoherent than ever. But he doesn’t need to make sense to keep his followers in the tank.
Jun 12, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Has NY Governor Kathy Hochul Killed Congestion Pricing For Good? Has NY Governor Kathy Hochul Killed Congestion Pricing For Good?
Or just until after the election? Either way, she’s blown a $15 billion hole in the MTA budget, leaving New Yorkers with overcrowded streets, filthy air, and an underfunded subwa...
Jun 11, 2024 / Ross Barkan
Why Plutocrats Are Rallying to Trump Why Plutocrats Are Rallying to Trump
Civic lessons won’t sway America’s oligarchs. Instead, we need forthright economic populism to bring them to heel.
Jun 10, 2024 / Jeet Heer
What the “Uncommitted” Campaign Has Already Won What the “Uncommitted” Campaign Has Already Won
We now know for sure: The movement was President Biden’s most powerful rival in the 2024 primaries. And it’s bringing that strength to the DNC in Chicago.
Jun 10, 2024 / John Nichols
Can the “OG Organizer” Keep Biden in the White House? Can the “OG Organizer” Keep Biden in the White House?
A veteran of every major social movement of the past 50 years, Heather Booth is now trying to reelect Joe Biden. She’s in the fight of her life.
Jun 10, 2024 / Feature / Joan Walsh
All Musk's Dictators All Musk's Dictators
The No-Ball Prize.
Jun 8, 2024 / This Week / Steve Brodner
Why the Establishment Loves Smearing Young People as Antisemites Why the Establishment Loves Smearing Young People as Antisemites
Pundits and politicians are elevating blatantly dishonest polls to shore up an indefensible war.
Jun 7, 2024 / Jeet Heer
