The American Empire Is Falling Apart The American Empire Is Falling Apart
The US is now an empire in decline, regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or Mitch McConnell runs the show.
Dec 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
Take Care, Big Apple! Take Care, Big Apple!
Covid cases are rising at an alarming rate in cities big and small.
Dec 3, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats
His model of engaging groups on all sides, including progressives and youth groups, is where the Democratic Party should head.
Dec 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Healing Blankets Project Healing Blankets Project
Three tapestries weave herstories.
Dec 2, 2020 / OppArt / Marietta Bernstorff
Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan? Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan?
The answer hinges on whether he and Mitch McConnell can agree on a solution.
Dec 2, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State
Business-as-usual will continue in a Biden administration. Pressure for change must come from the grassroots or it won’t happen at all.
Dec 1, 2020 / Danny Sjursen
Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted. Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted.
He has declared total war on American democracy, and for that, he must be brought to justice.
Dec 1, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
These Visa Recipients Are Stuck in the US And Demanding Their Rights These Visa Recipients Are Stuck in the US And Demanding Their Rights
J-1 recipients say the visa program is as an unregulated pipeline for temporary migrant labor that props up the US hospitality industry.
Dec 1, 2020 / Noah Flora
Privatizing Puerto Rico Privatizing Puerto Rico
The rushed sell-off of the territory’s electrical utility is part of a larger move to gut public goods for private profit.
Dec 1, 2020 / Feature / Ed Morales