Time to March on Washington—Again Time to March on Washington—Again
Fifty years after King’s historic march, the struggle for racial justice faces unprecedented challenges.
Aug 14, 2013 / Ari Berman
Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit
The citizens of one of our largest cities are being shut out of the decisions that will affect their future.
Jul 31, 2013 / John Nichols
Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform? Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?
Showdowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond have turned out parents and teachers in droves—and revealed how out of touch education reformers really are.
Jul 31, 2013 / Amy B. Dean
Fed Up With Larry Summers Fed Up With Larry Summers
His appointment as next chair of the Federal Reserve would be a clear sign that narrow financial interests are still in charge of the Democratic Party.
Jul 31, 2013 / William Greider
Scandals Are Us Scandals Are Us
New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.
Jul 31, 2013 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict
The problem is not that Zimmerman was afforded the presumption of innocence. It is that Trayvon Martin was not—and that defendants who look like him are denied that right eve...
Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors
Egypt Rebels Egypt Rebels
The popular revolt against the incompetent Morsi government was inspiring—but the coup that followed sets a dangerous precedent.
Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors
Our Lives on the Line Our Lives on the Line
How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called on to respect are an open assault on our humanity?
Jul 17, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
The Year for Redemption The Year for Redemption
Afraid your record of sexual misconduct will ruin your electoral prospects? No problem!
Jul 17, 2013 / Calvin Trillin
North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays
An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.
Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman