The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once
In the marriage-equality and Obamacare rulings, the justices respected the will of the people—and our Constitution.
Jul 2, 2015 / David Cole
The Historical Roots of Dylann Roof’s Racism The Historical Roots of Dylann Roof’s Racism
South Carolina’s warped public display of its white-supremacist history confronts South Carolinians, white and black, with a stark message about who rules the state.
Jun 25, 2015 / Eric Foner
You Can’t Fix ‘Broken Windows’, So End It Now You Can’t Fix ‘Broken Windows’, So End It Now
After a year of tragedies, framed by the deaths of Eric Garner and Kalief Browder, it’s time for our leaders to discard this racist and immoral idea.
Jun 17, 2015 / The Editors
The TPP Tipping Point The TPP Tipping Point
A revolt by liberal Democrats heralds a new politics.
Jun 17, 2015 / William Greider
The Stealthy Way Employers Keep Women Out of the Workforce The Stealthy Way Employers Keep Women Out of the Workforce
In the 21st century, the worker is still assumed to be a man.
Jun 17, 2015 / Bryce Covert
6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches
Who let these people run?
Jun 17, 2015 / The Nation
More Debates Are Good for Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Lincoln Chafee—and Hillary Clinton More Debates Are Good for Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Lincoln Chafee—and Hillary Clinton
With new contenders, the DNC’s plan for just six debates is inadequate.
Jun 2, 2015 / John Nichols
The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner
Gender is self-determination, and Caitlyn Jenner’s seizing that self-determination in such a public fashion will save lives.
Jun 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Podemos’s Prospects Podemos’s Prospects
Spain’s newest left party is building on local victories.
Jun 2, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice
With their anthology Octavia’s Brood, Adrienne Brown and Walidah Imarisha evoke a world of radical possibility.
Jun 2, 2015 / Laura Flanders