There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon
Meanwhile, we’re told to do more with less.
Dec 15, 2021 / William Astore
Hey Kid, Wanna Buy a City? Hey Kid, Wanna Buy a City?
Elite economists have been promoting a model of governance resembling nothing so much as a game of Monopoly.
Dec 10, 2021 / Olúfémi O. Táíwò
What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation? What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation?
Doug Henwood argues that without raising taxes, many leftist policies will come with risks, while Lauren Melodia writes that the GOP is exaggerating inflation concerns.
Dec 9, 2021 / The Debate / Doug Henwood and Lauren Melodia
The Reconstruction of Gaza Has Been a Failure The Reconstruction of Gaza Has Been a Failure
The 2014 plan has largely institutionalized Israel’s control of the region and failed Gazans.
Dec 3, 2021 / Ariel Gold
How Much Could a Banana Republic Cost? How Much Could a Banana Republic Cost?
In a first attempt to determine who really runs the world, a look at the royal families of old.
Dec 2, 2021 / Olúfémi O. Táíwò
Do We Really Need a 24-Hour Economy? Do We Really Need a 24-Hour Economy?
Perhaps the pandemic has given us an opportunity to rethink which goods are so “critical” that we’re willing to let other people risk their lives to provide them for us.
Dec 1, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
Paperwork Keeps People Poor Paperwork Keeps People Poor
It would be a huge mistake for Democrats to embrace harsh work requirements once again.
Nov 29, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Pramila Jayapal Has Made Her Case to Be Pelosi’s Successor Pramila Jayapal Has Made Her Case to Be Pelosi’s Successor
The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus could be in line to step into the Democratic leader’s shoes.
Nov 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Biden’s Progressive Vision Just Isn’t Enough Biden’s Progressive Vision Just Isn’t Enough
Progressivism once looked to the future; today, it’s stuck in the past.
Nov 19, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich
It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad
You’d think the wealthiest country in the world could supply its own population with drinkable water. But you’d be wrong.
Nov 17, 2021 / Rajan Menon