Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine? Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine?
Covid-19 creates an opportunity to shift foreign policy away from the military.
Jul 27, 2020 / Feature / David Klion
Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?
The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.
Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding? Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?
Another reader feels class resentment toward a friend riding out the pandemic at his country home.
Jul 24, 2020 / Liza Featherstone
How to Steal an Election How to Steal an Election
A lesson in purging the rolls, blocking registration, and other manipulation tactics.
Jul 24, 2020 / Ted Rall and Greg Palast
The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland
A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.
Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation
If the next Democratic administration is serious about promoting peace, the party platform needs to condemn Israel’s illegal occupation by name.
Jul 23, 2020 / Jeremy Ben-Ami and James Zogby
Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police
Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.
Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter
A New America Is Possible—Now A New America Is Possible—Now
It’s high time to finally end poverty and systemic racism, mitigate climate change, and halt this country’s ever-growing militarism.
Jul 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking? Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking?
The former Ohio governor may convince a handful of disgruntled Trumpers to vote for Biden, but there is no evidence he can win the state for the Democrats.
Jul 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Progressives Have a VP Short list: Barbara Lee, Nina Turner, Karen Bass Progressives Have a VP Short list: Barbara Lee, Nina Turner, Karen Bass
California’s large Bernie Sanders delegation is asking Joe Biden to consider three progressive women.
Jul 21, 2020 / John Nichols