It’s Time for a Disarmament Race It’s Time for a Disarmament Race
Nelson Mandela knew that racism, injustice, and the bomb are inextricably linked—and that the arms race can only end in oblivion.
Jun 12, 2017 / Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero? Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero?
The value of the information she made available is great—but real-world news events may have gotten ahead of her.
Jun 9, 2017 / Joshua Holland
Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump
The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.
Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols
Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare
With GOP “moderates” caving on Medicaid cuts, the skids are greased.
Jun 9, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem
Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?
Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt
Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar
But will Republicans care?
Jun 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh
The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick
Leading media members are carrying on a disinformation campaign against the greatest political lightning rod in sports.
Jun 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think
If Trump really wanted to go after the banks, there’s a simple way he could do it.
Jun 8, 2017 / Nomi Prins
Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand
What distinguishes All in the Family, which had 60 million viewers during the 1970s, from political satire today?
Jun 8, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal
Before billionaire Tom Barrack chaired Trump’s inaugural committee, his company was moving to evict a third of its tenants in one Atlanta-area county. This is Making America G...
Jun 8, 2017 / Aaron Glantz