The Scorching Cynicism of Scott Walker’s Assault on Voting The Scorching Cynicism of Scott Walker’s Assault on Voting
As the federal courts intervene to restore early voting, the governor admits that he signed antidemocratic legislation without considering the consequences.
Aug 25, 2016 / John Nichols
The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics? The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics?
Zika is spreading in Florida, and Congress still hasn’t released money for a response.
Aug 25, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
When Anti-Immigrant Politics Came Back to Haunt the Republican Party When Anti-Immigrant Politics Came Back to Haunt the Republican Party
The life cycle of California’s Republican Party suggests that the long-term effect of peddling xenophobia is disastrous.
Aug 25, 2016 / Jim Shultz
The First E-mail Scandal, Long Before Hillary Clinton: Iran/Contra The First E-mail Scandal, Long Before Hillary Clinton: Iran/Contra
She’s not the first powerbroker to get into trouble for mishandling e-mails. Reagan aides Oliver North and John Poindexter were convicted of destroying public records.
Aug 25, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Who’s Scamming Veterans Now? Why, It’s the Koch Brothers, of Course! Who’s Scamming Veterans Now? Why, It’s the Koch Brothers, of Course!
Who else would use American war casualties as an opportunity for profit?
Aug 25, 2016 / Ann Jones
How A Siberian Mom Took on Politics as Usual in Russia and Won How A Siberian Mom Took on Politics as Usual in Russia and Won
In Siberia, Natalia Pinus is taking on established political forces and challenging the idea that Russian democracy is no more than a puppet show.
Aug 25, 2016 / Sarah Lindemann-Komarova
Mexico’s Striking Teachers Stand Firm Against State Repression Mexico’s Striking Teachers Stand Firm Against State Repression
The government refuses to negotiate, heightening the danger of further bloody confrontation.
Aug 25, 2016 / David Bacon
This Rio Olympic Medalist Risked His Life to Show Solidarity This Rio Olympic Medalist Risked His Life to Show Solidarity
With one gesture, Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa seized the Olympics spotlight and educated the world.
Aug 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Returning to His Roots, Sanders Launches ‘Our Revolution’ Returning to His Roots, Sanders Launches ‘Our Revolution’
Bernie introduced his new organization with a speech from Vermont—and entrusted it to longtime staffer Jeff Weaver.
Aug 25, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Why Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden Why Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden
Seth Freed Wessler on the power of independent journalism, Amy Wilentz on Jared Kushner, and Ben Wizner on Edward Snowden.
Aug 25, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener