Michael Ratner, 1943–2016 Michael Ratner, 1943–2016
He pursued justice fearlessly, in the face of daunting odds.
May 11, 2016 / David Cole
The Roots of Today’s Racism and Police Violence, in an ‘Inconceivably Brutal’ Riot 150 Years Ago The Roots of Today’s Racism and Police Violence, in an ‘Inconceivably Brutal’ Riot 150 Years Ago
“The police headed the butchery” in Memphis in May of 1866, The Nation reported at the time, “and occupied themselves in shooting down every colored person, of whatever sex, of who...
May 11, 2016 / Richard Kreitner
Note to Exxon: Lying About Climate Change Isn’t Free Speech—It’s Fraud Note to Exxon: Lying About Climate Change Isn’t Free Speech—It’s Fraud
Facing hundreds of billions of dollars in potential damages, the fossil-fuel giant is trying to change the subject.
May 5, 2016 / Mark Hertsgaard
Asking for a Friend: How Do I Stop Harassment Without Involving the Police in a Gentrifying Neighborhood? Asking for a Friend: How Do I Stop Harassment Without Involving the Police in a Gentrifying Neighborhood?
Plus, a woman’s boyfriend has a tax crisis.
May 5, 2016 / Liza Featherstone
Ted Cruz, Like Joe McCarthy, Shuffles Off the Stage Ted Cruz, Like Joe McCarthy, Shuffles Off the Stage
“Well hello, Joe, what do you know? Got any patter for my vaudeville show?” “I can’t believe you’re asking me, Ted, When that ‘nest of Muslims’ is knocking ’em dead.” “Should I reu…
May 5, 2016 / Edward Sorel and Prudence Crowther
Father Daniel Berrigan Sought to ‘Build a World Uncursed by War, Starvation, and Exploitation’ Father Daniel Berrigan Sought to ‘Build a World Uncursed by War, Starvation, and Exploitation’
The great champion of peace and justice, from Catonsville to Occupy, has died at age 94.
May 2, 2016 / John Nichols
Five Books: These Histories of Black Struggle Should Inform Us in 2016 Five Books: These Histories of Black Struggle Should Inform Us in 2016
Essential reading.
Apr 21, 2016 / Dani McClain
Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home
Here’s how it works.
Apr 20, 2016 / Bryce Covert
Bernie Sanders Is Not Going to Be President of the United States—He Should Keep Running Anyway Bernie Sanders Is Not Going to Be President of the United States—He Should Keep Running Anyway
Millions of Americans still need a champion, and the Democratic Party needs his supporters.
Apr 20, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Time for a US Apology to El Salvador Time for a US Apology to El Salvador
Obama recently expressed regret for US support of Argentina’s “dirty war.” It’s time Washington did the same regarding our active backing of right-wing butchery in El Salvador.
Apr 15, 2016 / Raymond Bonner