New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators
The next frontier in the Republican assault on democracy involves a scheme to repeal the 17th Amendment and let Republican-controlled legislatures name senators.
Sep 16, 2022 / John Nichols
“MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference “MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference
Ten MAGA Republicans and 10 “normal” Republicans happy to play along are, in practice, 20 MAGA Republicans.
Sep 16, 2022 / Ed Burmila
Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence
Europe directed more of its Covid aid to businesses, while the US supported workers. If a recession hits now, Europeans could be in even worse trouble.
Sep 16, 2022 / Mike Konczal
The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own
Putin’s plunge into Ukraine confirms that he learned nothing from the folly of post-9/11 US military policy.
Sep 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm
If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.
Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Godard Was Cinema Godard Was Cinema
Was the French filmmaker the single most important individual in the history of cinema?
Sep 16, 2022 / J. Hoberman
Rail Workers, Nurses, Teachers Are Fighting From the Bottom Up Rail Workers, Nurses, Teachers Are Fighting From the Bottom Up
When will their supposed national leaders—in unions, and in the Democratic Party—get serious?
Sep 15, 2022 / Jane McAlevey
Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions? Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions?
A tentative deal to avert a national rail strike awaits a membership vote—and clarification of basic job protections.
Sep 15, 2022 / Mel Buer
Victory! Minor League Baseball Players Are Finally Unionized. Victory! Minor League Baseball Players Are Finally Unionized.
Thanks to grassroots organizing, which much of the media is ignoring, minor leaguers will now join the Major League Players Association.
Sep 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin