Progressives Around the Country Are Recalling Sewer Socialism’s Proud History Progressives Around the Country Are Recalling Sewer Socialism’s Proud History
At the local level, sidewalk socialists represent a movement whose time has come.
Jul 21, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Colombia’s Strategy to Quell Protesters? Shoot at Their Eyes. Colombia’s Strategy to Quell Protesters? Shoot at Their Eyes.
Human rights groups estimate as many as 200 protesters have suffered eye injuries after being targeted by Colombia’s notorious anti-riot police.
Jul 16, 2021 / Peter Schurmann and Manuel Ortiz
An Unapologetic ‘Tax the Rich’ Message Is the Key to Passing the Democratic Budget Plan An Unapologetic ‘Tax the Rich’ Message Is the Key to Passing the Democratic Budget Plan
“The wealthy and large corporations [must pay] their fair share of taxes, so that we can protect the working families of this country,” says Bernie Sanders.
Jul 15, 2021 / John Nichols
The Movement President The Movement President
Did Ronald Reagan help launch a movement—or did a set of movements help launch him?
Jul 12, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Thomas Meaney
Biden’s Failure to End Trump’s War on Cuba Is Threatening Lives Biden’s Failure to End Trump’s War on Cuba Is Threatening Lives
The president promised to return to Obama’s policies of engagement with Cuba, but the embargo and other Trump-era restrictions remain in place.
Jun 29, 2021 / Danny Glover
The Fight Against Homelessness in California Is Just Beginning The Fight Against Homelessness in California Is Just Beginning
New plans are promising, but they’re also just stopgap measures in confronting the West Coast’s burgeoning housing crisis.
Jun 25, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done
Massive corporations have wielded extraordinary power over our economy for the past 40 years. That’s about to end. Why? Because there’s a new sheriff in town.
Jun 22, 2021 / Morgan Harper and Zephyr Teachout
The Promise and Hubris of Silicon Valley’s Vision of How We Eat The Promise and Hubris of Silicon Valley’s Vision of How We Eat
A conversation with Larissa Zimberoff about the emergence of food start-ups, lab-made solutions, and the future of the American diet.
Jun 17, 2021 / Q&A / Naomi Elias
The Real Welfare Cheats Are War Profiteers The Real Welfare Cheats Are War Profiteers
We’re squabbling over Social Security, while the government lavishes infinitely more money on the arms industry.
Jun 16, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York
The urban planner running for comptroller argues that the city can drive innovation and change by leveraging its financial power and influence to serve the people.
Jun 14, 2021 / John Nichols