The Pentagon’s Next Frontier for War Might be Space The Pentagon’s Next Frontier for War Might be Space
And that should scare us.
Sep 11, 2017 / Alfred McCoy
Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Are Part of the US Too Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Are Part of the US Too
But they don’t get the same level of attention as Florida and Texas—let alone equal representation.
Sep 11, 2017 / John Nichols
Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia
And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence.
Sep 11, 2017 / Suman Raghunathan
Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967
Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.
Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him? Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him?
This mob-linked operator and ex-con could be the key to the Russiagate investigation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers
Distinctions about who is more “deserving” or “patriotic” are invidious—all migrants are rights-bearing human beings.
Sep 8, 2017 / Sujatha Fernandes
How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist
The Hope CommUnity Center told Eli that she had a voice and that her voice needed to be heard rather than stifled by fear.
Sep 8, 2017 / StudentNation / Zach Daniels
Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech
The alt-right’s First Amendment narratives just give cover to campaigns of intimidation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Meleiza Figueroa and David Palumbo-Liu
Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy
It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.
Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols
The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.
Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin