The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’ The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’
The Kremlin did not “attack America” in 2016, but the myth could lead to war between the nuclear superpowers.
Apr 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
American Meritocracy Is a Myth American Meritocracy Is a Myth
Recent scandals in politics and higher education show how the rich perpetuate inequality in the US.
Apr 2, 2019 / Rajan Menon
The ‘Best Economy’ Ever Isn’t Working for Working People The ‘Best Economy’ Ever Isn’t Working for Working People
Trumpism has failed Americans even at the height of the recovery.
Apr 2, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Is Laying a Trap for Democrats on Immigration Trump Is Laying a Trap for Democrats on Immigration
He’ll use fear of crime and “open borders” to woo voters in 2020. Democrats need to go on the offensive.
The CliffsNotes Exoneration The CliffsNotes Exoneration
You don’t actually have to do the reading to pass the test.
Apr 2, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Rising Black Left Movement Behind Chicago’s Historic Elections The Rising Black Left Movement Behind Chicago’s Historic Elections
No matter who becomes mayor on April 2, the landscape of Chicago politics has shifted radically.
Apr 1, 2019 / Barbara Ransby
The Right to Vote Should Be Guaranteed by the Constitution The Right to Vote Should Be Guaranteed by the Constitution
Elizabeth Warren is championing a great idea.
Mar 29, 2019 / John Nichols
What We Should Learn From the Mueller Report What We Should Learn From the Mueller Report
Mueller debunked claims of conspiracy with Russia, but the indictments and convictions resulting from his investigation should spur both Democrats and the media to focus on the ful...
Mar 28, 2019 / The Nation
Trump Warned Us He Would Be a Terrible President Trump Warned Us He Would Be a Terrible President
His announcement speech in 2015 laid bare the callousness and corruption we’ve witnessed since.
Mar 28, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt
Democrats Should Have Called McConnell’s Bluff and Voted ‘Yes’ on the Green New Deal Democrats Should Have Called McConnell’s Bluff and Voted ‘Yes’ on the Green New Deal
New polls show people want bold action on climate–and grassroots organizing is well underway.
Mar 28, 2019 / Sean McElwee, Vijay Das, and Julian Brave NoiseCat