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
Good News on Climate Change… and Bad News Good News on Climate Change… and Bad News
Global emissions may have peaked—but temperatures are rising at record speed, threatening a massive sea-level rise that could destroy major cities by 2100.
Apr 7, 2016 / Mark Hertsgaard
Asking for a Friend: I’m Putting My Kids Through College With an Evil Job—Should I Quit? Asking for a Friend: I’m Putting My Kids Through College With an Evil Job—Should I Quit?
And another questioner just can’t quit Amazon.
Apr 7, 2016 / Liza Featherstone
Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities
Much of the state has been battered by the trade deals Sanders vigorously opposes.
Apr 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress
Both of these Maryland primary contenders have long records of progressive activism.
Apr 7, 2016 / The Editors
Comix Nation: Presidential Candidates We Can All Get Behind Comix Nation: Presidential Candidates We Can All Get Behind
There are some small downsides.
Apr 7, 2016 / Jen Sorensen