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
Tapping Out Our Planet Tapping Out Our Planet
Escalating use of dwindling resources.
Dec 16, 2022 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards
One-and-a-Half Cheers for Comrade Josh Hawley One-and-a-Half Cheers for Comrade Josh Hawley
The Missouri Republican’s attack on Biden and corporate Democrats for stopping railway workers from striking was on-target. But if he really wants to get on the workers’ side of hi...
Dec 16, 2022 / Ben Burgis
When It Comes to Crime, the Left Has a Messaging Problem When It Comes to Crime, the Left Has a Messaging Problem
Progressives must do a better job speaking to people’s fears and presenting an affirmative case for our workable, effective policies on public safety.
Dec 16, 2022 / Jumaane D. Williams
Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support? Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support?
Telegram messages from the Columbus Proud Boys suggest that defenders of the extremist hate group exist within the local police department.
Dec 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Scam Is Business as Usual Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Scam Is Business as Usual
The legal and regulatory establishment has permitted a pattern of fraud and misrepresentation nested in the very business model of the crypto industry.
Dec 15, 2022 / Chris Lehmann