Politics

Unhinged, Supported by the Unethical

Unhinged, Supported by the Unethical Unhinged, Supported by the Unethical

Check out all installments in the OppArt series.

Oct 17, 2019 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

Winning Hearts and Minds, but Not the Canadian Election

Winning Hearts and Minds, but Not the Canadian Election Winning Hearts and Minds, but Not the Canadian Election

Always upbeat and killing it in the debates, Jagmeet Singh of the progressive NDP is picking up steam before next week’s election. If only good ideas were enough to sway voters.

Oct 17, 2019 / Steven Zhou

Kshama Sawant Fight for 15

Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member

The tech giant has poured an unprecedented $1.45 million to influence Seattle’s City Council races. Can Kshama Sawant keep her seat?

Oct 17, 2019 / Hallie Golden

In Lebanon, a Census Is Too Dangerous to Implement

In Lebanon, a Census Is Too Dangerous to Implement In Lebanon, a Census Is Too Dangerous to Implement

Do you accept the lie, and relative stability, of the old count? Or do you push toward truth with a new census, no matter the consequences?

Oct 17, 2019 / Amos Barshad

AOC Knows What She’s Doing

AOC Knows What She’s Doing AOC Knows What She’s Doing

What are the risks and benefits of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders?

Oct 16, 2019 / Jeffrey C. Isaac

Ecuador Political unrest

Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return

Protesters in Ecuador win some concessions, but underlying problems remain.

Oct 16, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games

Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games

The emerging 2020 leader has the bruises to prove it after Tuesday’s debate. But nobody else grabbed the spotlight.

Oct 16, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Impeachment Escape Plan?

Impeachment Escape Plan? Impeachment Escape Plan?

The red planet just got redder

Oct 16, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Bernie Sanders Is Back

Bernie Sanders Is Back Bernie Sanders Is Back

The senator turned in a robust debate performance and finished the night with the news that he will be endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.

Oct 16, 2019 / John Nichols

On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes

On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes

The divide between the left and the moderates now defines the party.

Oct 16, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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