Politics

UPR Student Protest

“The University of Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale!” “The University of Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale!”

Thousands of student protesters in Puerto Rico are fighting against further austerity measures from a new bill, PC1003, that will drastically cut funding for public education.

Oct 26, 2021 / StudentNation / Rima Brusi

Conor Lamb and Joe Manchin

Conor Lamb Is a Centrist in Sheep’s Clothing Conor Lamb Is a Centrist in Sheep’s Clothing

In spite of branding himself as a true-blue Democrat, the Pennsylvania representative has allied himself with Joe Manchin, voted with Republicans, and taken money from the fossil f...

Oct 26, 2021 / Aída Chávez

FRANCE 2022-VOTE-MELENCHON

Jean-Luc Mélenchon Welcomes the Animosity Jean-Luc Mélenchon Welcomes the Animosity

The “divisive” MP says he’s the best candidate to prevent France’s rightward lurch.

Oct 26, 2021 / Cole Stangler

Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022

Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022 Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022

If Democrats appease Manchin and fail to act on the climate crisis, they will lose a vital appeal to the young voters they need to win.

Oct 25, 2021 / John Nichols

Why the Superrich Are Flocking to South Dakota

Why the Superrich Are Flocking to South Dakota Why the Superrich Are Flocking to South Dakota

South Dakota has become a tax haven for the wealthy. Here’s how the trust industry gained a foothold.

Oct 25, 2021 / Kalena Thomhave

Rights and Wrongs

Rights and Wrongs Rights and Wrongs

Lives at stake.

Oct 25, 2021 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

Savage Inequalities

Savage Inequalities Savage Inequalities

Manchinian candidates. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of October 18.

Oct 22, 2021 / Steve Brodner

The Joe Manchin-e

The Joe Manchin-e The Joe Manchin-e

Fossil fuels drive the senator’s positions and line his pockets.

Oct 22, 2021 / OppArt / Ryan Inzana

Woods in Scope

The Guns of North Carolina: Training for the Next January 6? The Guns of North Carolina: Training for the Next January 6?

The barrage of gunfire and explosions from this “Tactical and Cultural Training Center” in the North Carolina woods already has the majority-Black town next door on edge. How worri...

Oct 22, 2021 / Column / Laura Flanders

Misinformation

Misinformation Misinformation

Fifth column.

Oct 21, 2021 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall

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