When a Delay in Congress Is Actually a Win When a Delay in Congress Is Actually a Win
A postponed vote on the infrastructure bill shows the growing power of progressives in Congress. Now, they have to figure out how to let voters know that.
Oct 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron
The pivotal Democratic senator owns millions of dollars in coal stocks. Shouldn’t he recuse himself from US climate talks?
Sep 30, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress
During the next nine months, conservatives justices will use their power to attack abortion rights, weaken gun regulations, and rewind the clock to a darker age.
Sep 30, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Will Corporate Democrats Derail Biden’s Agenda? Will Corporate Democrats Derail Biden’s Agenda?
This week, Americans may get a sobering insight into how corrupted our politics have become.
Sep 28, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congress’s Climate Bill Is a Major Story. Journalists Are Missing the Most Important Part. Congress’s Climate Bill Is a Major Story. Journalists Are Missing the Most Important Part.
If the US doesn’t get this right before November’s climate summit, it’ll severely limit the country’s power to influence global climate action.
Sep 23, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
The Battle for Thacker Pass The Battle for Thacker Pass
In Nevada’s high desert, environmentalists, Indigenous organizers, and ranchers have locked arms to block a lithium mine.
Sep 23, 2021 / Evan Malmgren
Covid Strikes Homeless Housing Covid Strikes Homeless Housing
Honoring lives lost during the lockdown.
Sep 22, 2021 / OppArt / Chris Cardinale
Russia’s War Against the Cold Russia’s War Against the Cold
A new history considers how the struggle with Siberia’s permafrost redefined the country.
Sep 21, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Wilson
