LeBron James’s Politics Stop at the Water’s Edge

The King was asked about the relationship between China and the NBA, and did not cloak himself in glory.

Dave Zirin

William Barr Is Neck-Deep in Extremist Catholic Institutions

His troubles don’t only involve his obeisance to Donald Trump. He’s a paranoid right-wing Catholic ideologue who won’t respect the separation of church and state.

Joan Walsh

Sanders and Warren Are Widening the Democratic Party’s Left Lane

They’ve dominated the discourse and upended our traditional politics.

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fear of a Female Wonk

Jen Sorensen

The Tide Is Turning Against Trump

Faced with legal and legislative setbacks and the defection of more Republicans, Trump is waging an increasingly strident propaganda war.

Sasha Abramsky

Whistle

It’s going to blow. 

Richard Borge

Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care?

Richard Nixon told everyone he was indifferent to demonstration—but he was actually obsessed.

Mark Engler

Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room

The Minnesota representative is bringing an organizer’s mind-set to Congress.

David M. Perry

Fear Is Changing Sides in Puerto Rico

Representative Manuel Natal Albelo is part of a movement inspiring a new generation of activists, and striking fear into the heart of the establishment.

John Nichols

Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit

It’s not just Britain headed for the subbasement of imperial history.

Tom Engelhardt