Economics

Harvard University

Dear Harvard, It’s Time to Reject Fossil Fuel Money Dear Harvard, It’s Time to Reject Fossil Fuel Money

The university’s recently announced Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability will need to ban oil and gas companies from funding its research.

Jul 12, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

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The Rise of Bad Art and the Decline of Political Candor The Rise of Bad Art and the Decline of Political Candor

Though the language of cliché has switched from the middle-class respectability of the 1950s to our current obsessions with “inclusion” and concern for the marginalized, the practi...

Jul 11, 2022 / Column / David Bromwich

Wealth of Destruction

Wealth of Destruction Wealth of Destruction

Rich nations ignore reality and everyone pays.

Jul 8, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Cuba One Year After the Protests

Cuba One Year After the Protests Cuba One Year After the Protests

Twelve months after nationwide demonstrations galvanized by deep economic discontent, Cubans are still waiting for change.

Jul 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande

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Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing? Does Building Luxury Condos Create More Affordable Housing?

Brian Hanlon and Ned Resnikoff write that building market-rate housing lowers prices for everyone while John Washington and Tara Raghuveer argue that the private sector can’t fix i...

Jul 8, 2022 / The Debate / Brian Hanlon, Ned Resnikoff, John Washington, and Tara Raghuveer

Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act

Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act

A potent combination of sex, booze, and lies finally turned the British prime minister’s narcissism, contempt for truth, and blatant disregard for convention from personality trait...

Jul 7, 2022 / Gary Younge

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How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?

After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.

Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

But is the Biden administration listening?

Jul 6, 2022 / Jacob Sugarman

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The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right

Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.

Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health

Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health

The past week has effectively supplied us with the data on two natural experiments that reveal just how dangerous this court is.

Jun 30, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

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