The Invention of Christopher Columbus, American Hero The Invention of Christopher Columbus, American Hero
How the founding fathers turned Christopher Columbus, a mediocre Italian sailor and mass murderer, into a historical icon.
Oct 9, 2017 / Ed Burmila
Mike Pence’s NFL Walkout Was a Cheap, Transparent Stunt Mike Pence’s NFL Walkout Was a Cheap, Transparent Stunt
For which taxpayers picked up the tab.
Oct 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin
As the Threat of Nuclear War Grows, ‘the bomb’ Breaks the Silence As the Threat of Nuclear War Grows, ‘the bomb’ Breaks the Silence
Like the Nobel Peace Prize–winning group ICAN, Eric Schlosser’s multimedia creation raises awareness about a looming catastrophe.
Oct 7, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard
Russiagate Is More Fiction Than Fact Russiagate Is More Fiction Than Fact
From accusations of Trump campaign collusion to Russian Facebook ad buys, the media has substituted hype for evidence.
Oct 6, 2017 / Aaron Maté
The Republican Plan to Rob America The Republican Plan to Rob America
Massive tax cuts will starve public investment for years to come.
Oct 6, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
The Fall of Aung San Suu Kyi, Democracy Icon The Fall of Aung San Suu Kyi, Democracy Icon
Turning “The Lady” into a secular saint only helped Myanmar’s junta.
Oct 6, 2017 / Sebastian Strangio
Trump Does Not Own the Future Trump Does Not Own the Future
E.J. Dionne explains how the crisis that is Trump’s presidency has created an opportunity for progressives.
Oct 6, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Don’t Be Fooled: The NRA Doesn’t Want to Ban ‘Bump Stocks’ Don’t Be Fooled: The NRA Doesn’t Want to Ban ‘Bump Stocks’
Letting the ATF handle this decision probably means nothing will happen.
Oct 5, 2017 / George Zornick
Democrats and Republicans in Congress Agree: Russia Did It Democrats and Republicans in Congress Agree: Russia Did It
Senators Burr and Warner and Representative Schiff say the intelligence community’s assessment got it right.
Oct 5, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Say It Again: Donald Trump Did Not Win the Popular Vote Say It Again: Donald Trump Did Not Win the Popular Vote
E.J. Dionne on America after Trump, Ari Berman on gerrymandering, and Joan Walsh with Hillary.
Oct 5, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener