Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith? Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith?
Many conservative Christians opposed the bishop’s work on behalf of the poor.
Feb 4, 2015 / Greg Grandin
People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality
As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.
Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols
Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy? Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy?
GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton booster Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think.
Feb 3, 2015 / Eli Clifton
The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics
A minimally responsible Republican Party would not pander to this sort of thing. But that, of course, is not what we have.
Feb 3, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece
Syriza’s election in Greece represents an opportunity for the rest of Europe to turn away from brutal austerity—but will they take it?
Feb 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Did Argentina’s Alberto Nisman Really Die? How Did Argentina’s Alberto Nisman Really Die?
The apparent murder of an Argentine prosecutor raises more questions than it answers.
Feb 3, 2015 / Greg Grandin
What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change
When all else fails: deny, deny, deny.
Feb 3, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
A Job at McDonald’s Now Includes Singing and Dancing on Demand A Job at McDonald’s Now Includes Singing and Dancing on Demand
Under the new “Pay With Lovin’” campaign, McDonald’s employees won’t just have to do their jobs; they’ll have to put on a performance for custom...
Feb 2, 2015 / Bryce Covert
Sullivan Versus Sullivan Sullivan Versus Sullivan
From Andrew Sullivan's departure from the blogosphere to Birdman's inevitable wins at the Oscars: it's all inside today's Altercation.
Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign
In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.
Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin