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Yesterday 5:00 am
How to Defeat Kyrsten Sinema; Plus Universal Basic Income in LA
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips talks about Arizona politics, and Sasha Abramsky reports on fighting poverty in Southern California.
Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
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January 23, 2023
LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI
Last year, the city sent $1,000 a month to 3,200 people. The Nation followed four participants throughout the duration of the program.
Sasha Abramsky
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January 20, 2023
Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party?
New York’s governor is a relic from a lost world.
Jeet Heer
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January 19, 2023
The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling…
What The New York Times doesn’t know might hit you in the wallet.
James K. Galbraith
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January 19, 2023
Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols discusses politics and Rick Wartzman comments on America’s biggest employer.
Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
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January 18, 2023
Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil
Though his country’s democracy survived the recent assault on the capitol complex, the newly reelected president’s efforts to deliver on his promises are likely to face strong resistance.
Andrew Pasquier
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January 18, 2023
Military Families Are Going Hungry While the Pentagon Budget Skyrockets
That hunger is an issue at all in a military so wildly well-funded by Congress should be a grim reminder of our country’s priorities.
Andrea Mazzarino
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January 18, 2023
The FTC’s New Rule Against Noncompetes Could Raise Wages by $300 Billion
Quitting a job for a better offer is non-unionized workers’ best, and often only, trump card. Noncompete agreements take that power away.
Bryce Covert
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January 13, 2023
How Student Loan Cancellation Helps Asian Americans
Broad-based debt relief could benefit borrowers of all backgrounds.
Adrija Bhattacharjee and Orlando Cabalo
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January 11, 2023
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jacob Sugarman