Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality
Because both candidates’ platforms fell short on the worst and oldest inequity: the racial wealth gap. Here’s how to fix that.
Jun 7, 2016 / Vishnu Sridharan
How Should American War Crimes Be Punished? How Should American War Crimes Be Punished?
The question of “justice” is anything but simple when it comes to torture.
Jun 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon
Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools! Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools!
Guns are not to blame in accidental shooting deaths of toddlers.
Jun 7, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Chuffah Degree Zero Chuffah Degree Zero
Why has trivial conversation become essential in contemporary cinema?
Jun 7, 2016 / Joshua Clover
If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions? If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions?
Reducing poverty and lowering the abortion rate are two different things—for a reason.
Jun 7, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible
“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...
Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols
LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali
LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.
Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats? Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats?
High turnout among African Americans was crucial to Democratic victories in 2008 and 2012—so why are they being ignored this time around?
Jun 6, 2016 / Steve Phillips
How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools? How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?
Kansas City, Kansas, saw amazing gains, then lost $50 million, and now they’re trying to keep up reforms on a shoestring.
Jun 6, 2016 / Jonathan Sapers
Dear Class of 2016: Don’t Be Fooled by This Glorious Day Dear Class of 2016: Don’t Be Fooled by This Glorious Day
You’re graduating into a strange, foggy world—and we need your help to fix it.
Jun 6, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt