A Socialist Wins in Seattle A Socialist Wins in Seattle
Kshama Sawant’s City Council victory reflects broad trends: polls show voters are increasingly immune to redbaiting.
Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement! Block the US-Afghan Security Agreement!
Hamid Karzai is right: it compromises Afghan sovereignty and ensures ten more years of US occupation.
Nov 26, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance
Activist investors are pushing for accountability from AT&T and Verizon.
Nov 26, 2013 / Andrés S. Pertierra
Comix Nation Comix Nation
Nov 26, 2013 / Ward Sutton
Snapshot: Call It Stormy Monday Snapshot: Call It Stormy Monday
A worker at Amazon’s distribution center in Phoenix, where the web-based retailer is preparing for Cyber Monday, usually the busiest day of the year for online purchases. This year it falls on December 2.
Nov 26, 2013 / Ralph D. Freso
Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare
Yes, it was a flawed compromise. But to achieve universal, humane healthcare for all, we first need effective implementation of the ACA.
Nov 20, 2013 / The Editors
Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World
Climate change is upon us—and the danger is urgent.
Nov 20, 2013 / Walden Bello
Meet the Mayor Who’s Using Eminent Domain to Fight Foreclosure Meet the Mayor Who’s Using Eminent Domain to Fight Foreclosure
The fearless Gayle McLaughlin of Richmond, California, has taken on Chevron and big banks on behalf of taxpayers and underwater homeowners.
Nov 20, 2013 / Laura Flanders
Will Obama Strike a Nuclear Deal With Iran? Will Obama Strike a Nuclear Deal With Iran?
It’s looking increasingly likely—but there’s reason to fear the White House will overplay its hand.
Nov 20, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
New Yorkers Are Holding a Great Participatory Policy-Making Conference. Will de Blasio Listen? New Yorkers Are Holding a Great Participatory Policy-Making Conference. Will de Blasio Listen?
There are lots of ideas for the new mayor at the Transition Tent.
Nov 20, 2013 / Lizzy Ratner