The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money
Americans can certainly brag about one thing this country has beyond compare: the most expensive military around.
Aug 11, 2023 / William Astore
Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids
SB 150 recommends that schools use incorrect pronouns and limit sex education, while banning gender-affirming care for trans minors. “They’re actively targeting us.”
Aug 11, 2023 / StudentNation / Nadia Scharf
A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness
If the former president doesn’t show up to the upcoming first debate, it will only make his “rivals” look more pathetic.
Aug 11, 2023 / John Nichols
What's With All the Swole Politicians? What's With All the Swole Politicians?
Everywhere you look, a politics guy is sharing an intense workout video. What is going on?
Aug 10, 2023 / Mathew Rodriguez
“We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.” “We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.”
What it was like for the migrants forced to sleep on the street in New York City.
Aug 9, 2023 / Mara Marques Cavallaro
A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1 A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1
There are two ways to win elections. One way is by focusing on the issues that voters care about and delivering your message in ways that encourage people to come to the polls. The…
Aug 9, 2023 / John Nichols
The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again
Months out from campaign season, the political media is already trotting out all the same old bullshit that got us into this mess.
Aug 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
New York Helps Subsidize Israeli Settler Groups—Zohran Mamdani Isn’t OK With That New York Helps Subsidize Israeli Settler Groups—Zohran Mamdani Isn’t OK With That
A conversation with the New York State Assembly member who introduced the Not On Our Dime! Act, a landmark bill to prohibit charities from financing settler violence.
Aug 9, 2023 / Mohammed El-Kurd
When AI and Robotics Combine When AI and Robotics Combine
The coming advent of “killer robots.”
Aug 9, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain
After firing almost half his staff, DeSantis just replaced his campaign manager. But who’s got authority to handle the real problem: the candidate?
Aug 9, 2023 / Joan Walsh