Britain’s Winter of Discontent Britain’s Winter of Discontent
If unions here are weaker and smaller than in Margaret Thatcher’s day, their strikes are also far more popular.
Jan 31, 2023 / Gary Younge
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Is an Indictment of the Entire Political System The Killing of Tyre Nichols Is an Indictment of the Entire Political System
After BLM and the George Floyd protests, the bipartisan elite embraced bolstering police power.
Jan 30, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine
If even a highly respected establishment figure like Ken Roth can be targeted for speaking out against Israel’s abuse of Palestinian human rights, where does that leave student org...
Jan 24, 2023 / Nadine Bahour and Shraddha Joshi
Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?
“No justice, no peace” is more than a slogan. It’s a precondition for achieving a more peaceful life in this country.
Jan 23, 2023 / Nan Levinson
Nothing Is Worse Than Silence in the Face of Aggression Nothing Is Worse Than Silence in the Face of Aggression
The Russo-Ukrainian War and the rest of us.
Jan 20, 2023 / Bill Fletcher Jr.
The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling… The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling…
What The New York Times doesn’t know might hit you in the wallet.
Jan 19, 2023 / James K. Galbraith
Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil
Though his country’s democracy survived the recent assault on the capitol complex, the newly reelected president’s efforts to deliver on his promises are likely to face strong resi...
Jan 18, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier
Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity Norman Fruchter Was a Giant in the Fight for Education Equity
Fruchter, who passed away recently, was also a key figure in the New Left on both sides of the Atlantic.
Jan 13, 2023 / Obituary / Alix Kates Shulman
“The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids “The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the virus.
Jan 11, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jan 11, 2023 / Jacob Sugarman