Democrats and the Left: A Mutual Dependency Democrats and the Left: A Mutual Dependency
Mass movements stoke the fires of popular discontent, but only the state can pass laws and overhaul key institutions.
Jan 9, 2024 / Michael Kazin
The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages” The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages”
Trump has made defending the thugs who stormed the Capitol a central plank of the GOP platform.
Jan 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Biden’s Pro-Democracy Message Is Too Negative and Too Narrow Biden’s Pro-Democracy Message Is Too Negative and Too Narrow
A winning campaign needs more than just revulsion at the January 6 coup.
Jan 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Do as I Say, Not as I Do Do as I Say, Not as I Do
The comforting lessons in good will and friendship Apple, Netflix, and Disney flaunt are benign distractions that deflect attention from their two-fisted business behavior.
Jan 8, 2024 / Peter Biskind
Gaza Gaza
The bombing of Gaza has killed at least 21,000 people, mostly civilians, women, and children.
Jan 8, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Love Is Love, Always Love Is Love, Always
Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples.
Jan 4, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
The Empire Strikes Back The Empire Strikes Back
Once more, wars abroad threaten domestic reform.
Jan 4, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage
History: March of Return History: March of Return
In 2018, a protest in Gaza and the Israeli military’s reaction.
Jan 2, 2024 / OppArt / Seth Tobocman