Political Ideologies

Trump in Albany

Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It

We have a lot to work out. 

Nov 17, 2016 / Sara Niccoli

DNC chairs

The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public

Coming off of a scalding loss, the whole party—and not just the insiders at the top—needs to hear the plans of the men and women who would lead it.

Nov 17, 2016 / Joan Walsh

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Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution

Remember when he was mayor?  

Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale

Applying for a White House Job

Applying for a White House Job Applying for a White House Job

The résumé shows Muslim-hating? Good. Misogyny? That wins some points for men. And bashing immigrants is quite a plus. The model here is Jean-Marie Le Pen.

Nov 17, 2016 / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the December 5-12, 2016, Issue Letters From the December 5-12, 2016, Issue

Radical soul… All hail Gary Younge… Foresight is 20/20… True fraudsters… Trump’s cheerleaders… Cold war, hot mess… And still women rise…

Nov 17, 2016 / Our Readers

‘I Am Interested in Collective Characters’: An Interview With Nanni Balestrini

‘I Am Interested in Collective Characters’: An Interview With Nanni Balestrini ‘I Am Interested in Collective Characters’: An Interview With Nanni Balestrini

The legendary Italian author speaks with Rachel Kushner.

Nov 17, 2016 / Q&A / Rachel Kushner


Economy Ohio

Why Do White Working-Class People Vote Against Their Interests? They Don’t. Why Do White Working-Class People Vote Against Their Interests? They Don’t.

Corporate Democrats have never advanced their interests—and at least Republicans offer a persuasive story about why they are getting screwed.

Nov 17, 2016 / Kirk Noden

Farhio Khalif, an immigrant from Somalia, holds a sign

How to Welcome Refugees to the United States How to Welcome Refugees to the United States

Affirming refugees’ economic rights and dignity is more than charity; it’s an act of national redemption.

Nov 17, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Stanley Sheinbaum McGovern Fundraiser

A Liberal Lion Remembered A Liberal Lion Remembered

Stanley Sheinbaum’s achievements were countless.

Nov 16, 2016 / Michele Willens

How We Can Fight Trump

How We Can Fight Trump How We Can Fight Trump

Progressives must lead the Democratic Party and develop its economic populism.

Nov 15, 2016 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

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