Editorial

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

Meet Julianne Hing.

Oct 29, 2015 / The Editors

US Capitol

The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be. The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be.

From drone strikes to Exxon’s climate coverup—Congress has no shortage of worthy subjects to investigate.

Oct 29, 2015 / The Editors

A Short History of Cops Terrorizing Students

A Short History of Cops Terrorizing Students A Short History of Cops Terrorizing Students

The assault at Spring Valley runs deeper than one bad cop—it’s the latest product of the school-to-prison pipeline.

Oct 28, 2015 / Alex S. Vitale

Palestinian women mourn at the funeral of Ahmed Al-Serhi, 27, who was killed during clashes with Israeli troops.

Why Palestinians Need an International Protection Force Why Palestinians Need an International Protection Force

It will ensure that lives are placed above politics, and defend a besieged population nearing its 50th year under brutal occupation.

Oct 22, 2015 / Diana Buttu and Nadia Hijab

John Cameron Mitchell’s Journey From Reaganite to Punk Queen

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 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 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 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 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 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

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