Democrats Could Have Won the House if They’d Had Their Act Together Democrats Could Have Won the House if They’d Had Their Act Together
The party didn't lose the House by a lot. It lost by a little.
Dec 19, 2022 / John Nichols
Defense Contractors Are Escorting Us Down the Path to Armageddon Defense Contractors Are Escorting Us Down the Path to Armageddon
It’s hard to think of a system more filthy or rotten than one that threatens to destroy most life on our planet, so that this country could in some fashion “win” World War III.
Dec 19, 2022 / William Astore
Against Climate Optimism—Because “Team Normal” Won’t Save the World Against Climate Optimism—Because “Team Normal” Won’t Save the World
Some of us refuse to go along with a mainstream climate movement that settles for genocide.
Dec 19, 2022 / Wen Stephenson
Beyond Zombie Figuration Beyond Zombie Figuration
The craze for figurative painting might be at an impasse. These three painters stand above the pack, making work that challenges the very idea of the form.
Dec 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
What Democrats Can Learn From Keith Ellison’s Reelection What Democrats Can Learn From Keith Ellison’s Reelection
If the Democratic Party hopes to fend off future Republican challenges to vulnerable incumbents, they could draw on Ellison’s playbook.
Dec 19, 2022 / StudentNation / Theia Chatelle
The Crypto Scandal Is Also an Opportunity for the Left The Crypto Scandal Is Also an Opportunity for the Left
Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall can help fuel a new war on plutocratic donors.
Dec 18, 2022 / Jeet Heer
The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi) The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi)
Even “sportswashing” that costs over $200 billion appears to be money well spent.
Dec 18, 2022 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
The MAGA Congress—and Its New BFFs (Best Fascist Friends) The MAGA Congress—and Its New BFFs (Best Fascist Friends)
No signs of moderation at the recent New York gala of the Republican far right.
Dec 16, 2022 / Jeet Heer