Economics

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

Airport Workers Strike, Philadelphia

Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC

The vote presents a vindication and a challenge to what the DNC calls its “most progressive platform” yet.

Jul 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Scott Walker at RNC

The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker

You know all that #NeverTrump talk? #NeverMind, says the intimidated governor.

Jul 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Monsanto Roundup

If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union

The EU continues to extend glyphosate’s license, even after the World Health Organization concluded it was “probably a carcinogen.”

Jul 20, 2016 / Michelle Chen

A solitary confinement cell

Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled

The disproportionate impact of the criminal-justice system on Americans with disabilities.

Jul 19, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas

Laurence Halsted

Outspoken British Olympian on Brexit, Rio, and the Perils of Speaking Out Outspoken British Olympian on Brexit, Rio, and the Perils of Speaking Out

Laurence Halsted shows that being an athlete doesn’t mean checking your conscience at the door.

Jul 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

PPK News Conference

Peru’s Elections May Signal What’s Ahead for the United States in November Peru’s Elections May Signal What’s Ahead for the United States in November

They were offered the choice between a neoliberal technocrat and a right-wing demagogue–does that sound familiar?

Jul 18, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Black Lives Matter March

Young People on the Streets of Cleveland and Philadelphia Young People on the Streets of Cleveland and Philadelphia

For many young people who took their first step into activism this primary campaign, mobilizing in opposition to Trump at the RNC is both a moral obligation and a chance to test th...

Jul 18, 2016 / StudentNation / Tania Unzueta, BLM Philly, Rossmery Zayas, and Maximilian Cotterill

Downtown Cleveland

Cleveland Has Survived Deindustrialization and a Burning River. Can It Survive Donald Trump? Cleveland Has Survived Deindustrialization and a Burning River. Can It Survive Donald Trump?

As the Republican National Convention rolls into Cleveland, the author fears for his hometown.

Jul 18, 2016 / Dale Maharidge

We Still Need a Future to Believe In

We Still Need a Future to Believe In We Still Need a Future to Believe In

A forum on how to build the political revolution with Naomi Klein, Alicia Garza, Michael Moore, Frances Fox Piven, Robert Reich, Kshama Sawant, Josh Fox, and more.

Jul 18, 2016 / Feature / Various Contributors

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