The Left

The Recount That Could Decide the Fate of Abortion Rights in Arizona

The Recount That Could Decide the Fate of Abortion Rights in Arizona The Recount That Could Decide the Fate of Abortion Rights in Arizona

Arizona’s attorney general race, between a pro-choice Democrat and an anti-choice Republican, has come down to 510 votes.

Dec 14, 2022 / John Nichols

Gitmo

Will Biden Shut Down Guantánamo? Will Biden Shut Down Guantánamo?

After 7,627 nightmarish days of torture, cruel treatment, legal limbo, and injustice, it’s time for Biden to make good on his word: Shut it down. 

Dec 14, 2022 / Karen J. Greenberg

McDonald’s workers striking against sexual harassment

California Workers Are Standing Up to the Fast-Food Industry’s Attacks on Their Rights California Workers Are Standing Up to the Fast-Food Industry’s Attacks on Their Rights

A decade-long organizing fight shows its power.

Dec 12, 2022 / Michael Tubbs

A protester at the 1999 World Trade Organization demon

How the Left Was Lost in the 1990s—but Found Its Way Again How the Left Was Lost in the 1990s—but Found Its Way Again

In the 1990s, the left was embattled and diminished. But it kept the flame burning just enough for a new generation to come along and give it oxygen.

Dec 12, 2022 / Feature / Naomi Klein

Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma

Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma Kyrsten Sinema Formally Enrolls in the Party of Wall Street and Big Pharma

The senator's switch to "independent" aligns her more completely with the special interests that she has so diligently represented since coming to the chamber.

Dec 9, 2022 / John Nichols

US naturalization cerem

Democrats Dodged a Bullet in the Midterms, but the Culture War Is Far From Won Democrats Dodged a Bullet in the Midterms, but the Culture War Is Far From Won

A functioning democracy requires the consent, if not the votes, of a good deal more than half the country.

Dec 9, 2022 / Column / David Bromwich

The Respect for Marriage Act Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Civil Rights

The Respect for Marriage Act Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Civil Rights The Respect for Marriage Act Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Civil Rights

The bill headed to Biden's desk includes a religious exemption that sets a troublesome precedent, not only for LGBTQ rights but possibly for all legislation.

Dec 9, 2022 / Katherine Franke

Biden, Cuba, and Latin America’s Left Turn

Biden, Cuba, and Latin America’s Left Turn Biden, Cuba, and Latin America’s Left Turn

When Lula returns to Brazil’s presidency on January 1, every major Latin American country will have a government of the left.

Dec 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande

Election 2022 House Alaska

Sarah Palin Is a Faux Populist. Alaskans Chose the Authentic One. Sarah Palin Is a Faux Populist. Alaskans Chose the Authentic One.

Voters saw that Palin was in it for herself, while Democrat Mary Peltola was the real deal.

Dec 6, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Staughton Lynd at peace march

Staughton Lynd Never Lost the Courage of His Convictions Staughton Lynd Never Lost the Courage of His Convictions

The historian and activist, who died last month, paid a steep price for his commitments. Yet he managed to find a way to keep agitating, and keep writing, while always remaining tr...

Dec 5, 2022 / Joshua Freeman

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