Politics

Can Capitalism Be Fixed?

Can Capitalism Be Fixed? Can Capitalism Be Fixed?

In his new book, Branko Milanovic charts what has gone wrong with contemporary capitalism while also insisting we must reconcile ourselves to its contradictions.

May 4, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Battistoni

Black Women Matters

Black Women Matter Black Women Matter

Police violence against Black women needs to be stopped now.

May 3, 2021 / OppArt / Isis Davis-Marks

Pablo Iglesias Spain

The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage? The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage?

Madrid voters will cast their ballots on May 4, and the regional election could shape the future of Spanish politics.

May 3, 2021 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Pieces of Hate

Pieces of Hate Pieces of Hate

Warrants executed. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of April 26.

Apr 30, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Battling the Rising Tides

Battling the Rising Tides Battling the Rising Tides

Taking action individually and globally.

Apr 30, 2021 / OppArt / Dara Herman Zierlein

Houthi rebels

As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing

It remains unclear what, if anything, Biden has done to stop the Saudi Arabia–led military intervention.

Apr 30, 2021 / Chris Gelardi

Andrew Yang NYC Mayoral Race

How to Stop Andrew Yang How to Stop Andrew Yang

Ranked-choice voting allows New Yorkers to block this celebrity candidate even without a clear progressive front-runner.

Apr 30, 2021 / D.D. Guttenplan

Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America

Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America

We must start by viewing care work as an essential component not just of the economy but of life itself.

Apr 30, 2021 / Mike Konczal

Representative Jamaal Bowman

Jamaal Bowman Explains How Progressives Will Make Biden’s Presidency Even Bolder Jamaal Bowman Explains How Progressives Will Make Biden’s Presidency Even Bolder

In response to the president’s address and in an exclusive interview with The Nation, the new congressman calls for transformative change.

Apr 29, 2021 / John Nichols

Joe Biden addresses Congress

Last Night Was Joe Biden’s Moment. May There Be Many More. Last Night Was Joe Biden’s Moment. May There Be Many More.

Scranton Joe, once the neoliberal senator from Delaware, translated left ideas into unthreatening but inspiring language Wednesday night. Which is a huge accomplishment.

Apr 29, 2021 / Joan Walsh

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