How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program
Microfinance has been touted as a miracle cure for poverty in the global south. The reality has been a lot messier.
Jul 15, 2024 / Feature / Mara Kardas-Nelson
Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime? Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime?
The Democrats have a winning election message—but do they have the right messenger?
Jul 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Britain’s Labour Leader Seems Oblivious to the Political Signals From Europe Britain’s Labour Leader Seems Oblivious to the Political Signals From Europe
Keir Starmer looks certain to be Britain’s next prime minister—but he’s using the same centrist playbook that has opened the door to the far right in France and Germany.
Jun 28, 2024 / Steve Howell
American Bankruptcy Law Already Undercuts Accountability for Police Misconduct American Bankruptcy Law Already Undercuts Accountability for Police Misconduct
And the Supreme Court may be about to make the situation worse.
Jun 19, 2024 / Melissa B. Jacoby
Elon Musk’s Creepy Workplace Is Techno-Feudalism in Action Elon Musk’s Creepy Workplace Is Techno-Feudalism in Action
Multiple harassment allegations illuminate why the tech mogul has embraced Trumpism.
Jun 14, 2024 / Jeet Heer
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
Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood
Corporate consolidation means tired and increasingly unpopular sequels.
Jun 3, 2024 / Jeet Heer
How Israel Bonds Put the Cost of the War in Gaza on US States and Municipalities How Israel Bonds Put the Cost of the War in Gaza on US States and Municipalities
After October 7, Palm Beach County, Florida, bought $660 million in Israel bonds. A new lawsuit argues that it’s a bad deal for taxpayers.
May 30, 2024 / Clark Randall and Lucy Randall
His Billionaire Buddies’ Bribery Bails Out Trump, Again and Again His Billionaire Buddies’ Bribery Bails Out Trump, Again and Again
The problem isn’t that the former president is broke but that he’s for sale.
Apr 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Hallucinations of Grandeur Sam Bankman-Fried’s Hallucinations of Grandeur
The former crypto mogul faces a 25-year sentence for his financial con game
Apr 1, 2024 / Jacob Silverman