This Doesn’t Have to Hurt: An Argument Against BDSM Economics This Doesn’t Have to Hurt: An Argument Against BDSM Economics
Inflicting pain on workers to fix inflation isn’t just unfair. It’s stupid, ineffective, and completely unnecessary.
Jul 13, 2022 / Zack Exley and Robert Hockett
We Still Need Electoral Organizing We Still Need Electoral Organizing
Preserving some form of democratic government two years from now depends in part on keeping Republicans from taking over Congress this year.
Jul 13, 2022 / Rebecca Gordon
The Republicans’ Agenda, Hidden in Plain Sight The Republicans’ Agenda, Hidden in Plain Sight
You can read the party’s priorities in the actions of the Supreme Court.
Jul 12, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom 30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom
Was his ad tweaking Florida’s Ron DeSantis the opening salvo of a 2024 presidential run? Or just a needed how-to for uninspiring Democratic leaders?
Jul 6, 2022 / Joan Walsh
The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right
Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.
Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs
The president loves the system far too much to fix it.
Jul 1, 2022 / Jeet Heer
The Right-Wing Supreme Court’s Next Targets The Right-Wing Supreme Court’s Next Targets
The people who tore down Roe are just getting started.
Jun 27, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists
Having nothing of substance to offer, the party establishment thinks supporting Trumpists is a clever move. But they are playing with fire.
Jun 24, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia
Despite gestures at moderation, the party’s anti-LGBTQ bigotry has returned to the fore.
Jun 21, 2022 / Jeet Heer
The January 6 Hearings Are Mired in an Attempt to Refurbish the GOP Brand The January 6 Hearings Are Mired in an Attempt to Refurbish the GOP Brand
In sorting out good Republicans from bad, the hearings keep getting lost in an insider game.
Jun 17, 2022 / Jeet Heer