No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All
The Americanization of Italian health care plays a part in the country’s disastrous coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 14, 2020 / Vale Disamistade
A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus
A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”
Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols
Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe
If Washington keeps ignoring the US territory, it could spell disaster.
Apr 9, 2020 / Chris Gelardi
The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian
We don’t need distractions, we don’t need Mortal Kombat. We need to grow the hell up and wait this out.
Apr 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Welfare for Wall Street Welfare for Wall Street
As in 2008, the financial relief package leaves most Americans behind. It’s only a matter of time before it leads to an even bigger crisis.
Apr 7, 2020 / Nomi Prins
Confronting the Pandemic in a Time of Revolt: Voices From Chile Confronting the Pandemic in a Time of Revolt: Voices From Chile
Surviving the coronavirus will be meaningless if Chileans do not simultaneously address the underlying causes of injustice and inequality.
Apr 6, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman
Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.
Apr 6, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini
Your Rent or Your Life Your Rent or Your Life
The pandemic is forcing workers to make impossible choices.
Apr 3, 2020 / Michelle Chen
Rethinking Our Relationship to the Natural World After Covid-19 Rethinking Our Relationship to the Natural World After Covid-19
The only way to stop future disasters is to reconceptualize our political, economic, and social systems.
Apr 3, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
Why GE Workers Walked Out in Lynn Why GE Workers Walked Out in Lynn
As employers use the coronavirus crisis to consolidate power and wealth, we need to build activism and organization.
Apr 1, 2020 / Jeff Crosby