The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes
With unprecedented economic inequality and massive overspending on military expansion, America now looks a lot like 476 CE Rome.
Jan 21, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days
From reimagining the Postal Service to combating climate change to reforming OIRA, students across the country told us what they think Biden’s top priority should be.
Jan 20, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR
Inaugural appeals to unity and “better angels” are nice. But this is the moment to rally America to chase money changers and fascists from the temples of power.
Jan 19, 2021 / John Nichols
When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow
By making health care broadly available, the government helps ensure our freedom.
Jan 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal
Time for a Pandemic Pivot Time for a Pandemic Pivot
Rather than a bailout or stimulus that primarily benefits banks or fossil-fuel corporations, the current crisis calls for creative thinking and bold action.
Jan 18, 2021 / John Feffer
A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month
Dr. King taught us that direct cash payments are a smart response to poverty and mass unemployment. In this crisis, we need to heed that call.
Jan 18, 2021 / John Nichols
Pack Your Bags Pack Your Bags
What part of “Leave” don’t you understand?
Jan 16, 2021 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall, Ron Hauge, and Clay Bennett
Bury Me Furious Bury Me Furious
This is our last, best chance to finally vanquish Covid-19. We mustn’t screw it up.
Jan 14, 2021 / Gregg Gonsalves