John Cameron Mitchell’s Journey From Reaganite to Punk Queen John Cameron Mitchell’s Journey From Reaganite to Punk Queen
As Hedwig prepares a national tour, its creator talks with our editors about the show’s genesis, ’90s New York, and socialist project management.
Oct 22, 2015 / Kai Wright and Lizzy Ratner
The 5 Books You Need to Read to Understand Gentrification The 5 Books You Need to Read to Understand Gentrification
Here’s how it works.
Oct 22, 2015 / DW Gibson
What’s Wrong With Obama’s Decision to Keep Troops in Afghanistan What’s Wrong With Obama’s Decision to Keep Troops in Afghanistan
They’re protecting the tenuous grip on power of an increasingly unpopular government.
Oct 22, 2015 / The Editors
How Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Democratic Socialism How Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Democratic Socialism
Instead of looking to Europe, Sanders could evoke the rich heritage of American radicalism.
Oct 21, 2015 / Eric Foner
Comix Nation Comix Nation
Oct 15, 2015 / Matt Bors
We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF
Our money is better spent elsewhere, for a few simple reasons.
Oct 15, 2015 / Mike Konczal
How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate
The other candidates followed his lead, and leaned left.
Oct 14, 2015 / The Editors
Why Today’s GOP Crackup Is the Final Unraveling of Nixon’s ‘Southern Strategy’ Why Today’s GOP Crackup Is the Final Unraveling of Nixon’s ‘Southern Strategy’
Tea Party rebels are exposing the deep rifts between country-club elites and social-issue hard-liners.
Oct 12, 2015 / William Greider
The Culture That Capitalism Created The Culture That Capitalism Created
An interview with Boots Riley.
Oct 8, 2015 / Laura Flanders
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things—Like Gun Control Why We Can’t Have Nice Things—Like Gun Control
Gun extremists in Congress, heavily backed by weapons manufacturers and the NRA, wield wildly disproportionate influence.
Oct 8, 2015 / The Editors