The Promise—and Threat—of the Internet The Promise—and Threat—of the Internet
Who will rule our virtual world—government data miners and the corporations in step with them, or everyone else?
Dec 4, 2013 / E.L. Doctorow
Sound Science Prevails in Texas Textbook Debate Sound Science Prevails in Texas Textbook Debate
Despite conservatives’ best efforts, Texas students will learn that evolution and global warming are real.
Dec 4, 2013 / Lizzy Ratner
The Struggle for Chile’s Future The Struggle for Chile’s Future
The presidential runoff between Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei presents an opportunity to overcome Pinochet's twisted legacy.
Dec 4, 2013 / Ariel Dorfman
The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving
Want to help Texas women? African AIDS orphans? Here's how.
Dec 4, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline
Yes, Christmas shopping’s start was weak. And so, as to the malls you start out, Remember that your country calls: Your duty is to shop your heart out.
Dec 4, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts
The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.
Dec 4, 2013 / Ari Berman
Rubio’s Foreign Policy: Not Ready for Prime Time Rubio’s Foreign Policy: Not Ready for Prime Time
Two recent speeches by the Florida Republican suggest a steep learning curve.
Dec 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Drones, Defense and Diplomas Drones, Defense and Diplomas
University leaders and government officials are collaborating on drone research, provoking troubling questions about privacy, academic independence and economic profit.
Dec 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Max Ocean
Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday
Workers are demanding $15 an hour and the right to form a union without retaliation.
Dec 4, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
How Ivy League Universities Are Failing Us on Climate Change How Ivy League Universities Are Failing Us on Climate Change
Despite widespread student organizing, university presidents are still reluctant to divest from fossil fuels.
Dec 4, 2013 / Laura Flanders