Why It’s Not OK to Punch a Neo-Nazi in the Face Why It’s Not OK to Punch a Neo-Nazi in the Face
A reply to Natasha Lennard: White-supremacist Richard Spencer is odious, but bashing him in the head is not the solution.
Jan 24, 2017 / Peter Van Buren
Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever
Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game.
Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Finished Off the TPP, but What Is His Real Trade Agenda? Trump Finished Off the TPP, but What Is His Real Trade Agenda?
Spoiler alert: The details are very fuzzy.
Jan 24, 2017 / David Dayen
Immigrant Workers Are Already Fighting Back Against Trump Immigrant Workers Are Already Fighting Back Against Trump
Workers who could be deported under Trump, and their supporters, sent a clear message to the new administration: We will push back.
Jan 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen
America’s Descent Into Madness America’s Descent Into Madness
“Aaaauuugggh!”
Jan 24, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage
The success of the marches should put the critique of “identity politics” as divisive dead end to rest, once and for all.
Jan 23, 2017 / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Anti-Abortion Order Is Actually Likely to Increase Abortions Trump’s Anti-Abortion Order Is Actually Likely to Increase Abortions
The reinstatement of the “Global Gag Rule” means poor women in foreign countries will have narrower access to contraception and other health-care services.
Jan 23, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio
The question remains whether the energy displayed Saturday will carry over into other ongoing local struggles.
Jan 23, 2017 / Dani McClain
Delusions of the US Intelligence Apparatus Delusions of the US Intelligence Apparatus
A document released every four years shows a startling disconnect between US intelligence and the rest of the world.
Jan 23, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
Our March Into Power Our March Into Power
The battle ahead is daunting, but for the first time since the election I feel we have a fighting chance to topple tyranny.
Jan 23, 2017 / Pamela Newkirk