Political Ideologies

Three Truths and a Lie: a Version for Organizers

Three Truths and a Lie: a Version for Organizers Three Truths and a Lie: a Version for Organizers

The current crisis could be the time when a different world becomes real—if liberal and left forces work together.

Apr 2, 2020 / Deepak Bhargava and Dorian T. Warren

Union-Busting in the Name of God

Union-Busting in the Name of God Union-Busting in the Name of God

Catholic universities are relying on a religious exemption to avoid recognizing workers’ rights—and workers are appealing to Catholic values to fight back.

Mar 31, 2020 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

Thomas Piketty: Confronting Our Long History of Massive Inequality

Thomas Piketty: Confronting Our Long History of Massive Inequality Thomas Piketty: Confronting Our Long History of Massive Inequality

We talked to the French economist about his new book Capital and Ideology, his thoughts on Covid-19, and more.

Mar 26, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

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Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue

The rest is commentary…

Mar 24, 2020 / Susie Linfield and Joshua Leifer

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Fox News Has Always Lied to Old People. This Time It May Kill Them. Fox News Has Always Lied to Old People. This Time It May Kill Them.

The pandemic makes obvious what has long been true: Fox News is dangerous.

Mar 20, 2020 / Eric Alterman

Progressives, There’s Reason to Hope. Really!

Progressives, There’s Reason to Hope. Really! Progressives, There’s Reason to Hope. Really!

While the world grapples with the coronavirus, it’s important to remember how much the progressive movement has moved the ball.

Mar 19, 2020 / Leah Hunt-Hendrix

Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning

Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning Biden’s Promise to Choose a Female Vice President Is Why He’s Winning

One person’s pandering is another’s coalition building—and Biden understands that.

Mar 16, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Biden v. Sanders Is Really About Transactions v. Revolution

Biden v. Sanders Is Really About Transactions v. Revolution Biden v. Sanders Is Really About Transactions v. Revolution

The Democratic front-runner offered a laundry list of what he called results, while the insurgent argued for systemic change.

Mar 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Judiciary Still Hasn’t Reckoned With Its #MeToo Problem

The Judiciary Still Hasn’t Reckoned With Its #MeToo Problem The Judiciary Still Hasn’t Reckoned With Its #MeToo Problem

Thanks to their immense power, federal judges have a license to harass—and no one is trying to stop them.

Mar 13, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

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The Rise of the Far Right in France’s Poorest Cities The Rise of the Far Right in France’s Poorest Cities

The areas where the National Rally has the best chance to win in the March elections are united by one factor: socioeconomic duress.

Mar 13, 2020 / Cole Stangler

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