Political Ideologies

Two people holding tree seedlings for planting.

To Curb Climate Change, Young People Are Growing the Green Jobs Market To Curb Climate Change, Young People Are Growing the Green Jobs Market

As environmental concern extends beyonds traditional conservation work, recent graduates are seeking sustainable careers—with more options than ever before.

Jun 2, 2023 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

United States Supreme Court justices

How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”? How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”?

The court’s ruling could have been much worse—and soon will be. Workers and unions need to be prepared.

Jun 1, 2023 / Jane McAlevey

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) departs a meeting on Capitol Hill.

Is It Sexist to Demand That Feinstein Resign? Is It Sexist to Demand That Feinstein Resign?

Men swarming her on social media would do well to remember that frailty in women leaders is perceived differently than in men.

May 30, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell

What Are the Book Banners Afraid Of?

What Are the Book Banners Afraid Of? What Are the Book Banners Afraid Of?

They are afraid of readers—especially young readers—learning the truth about humans, about American history, about, perhaps, their own lives.

May 30, 2023 / Feature / Jane Smiley

The Takeover of Shasta County

The Takeover of Shasta County The Takeover of Shasta County

In the quiet California region, extremists have infiltrated local government. Is it a new blueprint for the right?

May 30, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

The live Twitter talk with Elon Musk as Ron DeSantis announces his 2024 presidential run on his Twitter page.

Ron DeSantis Is Flaunting His Résumé—Does Anyone Care? Ron DeSantis Is Flaunting His Résumé—Does Anyone Care?

The Florida governor, who recently announced his bid for the presidency, is eager to prove his credentials. But GOP primary voters aren't interested.

May 30, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

The Revolutionary Fight to “Begin the World Over Again” Did Not End in 1776

The Revolutionary Fight to “Begin the World Over Again” Did Not End in 1776 The Revolutionary Fight to “Begin the World Over Again” Did Not End in 1776

We do well on Memorial Day to remember that the struggle for liberty and justice was not settled by the break with British colonialism. It extends to this day.

May 29, 2023 / John Nichols

The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

Calling out corrupt judges and reactionary courts is good policy—and good politics.

May 29, 2023 / Column / Jeet Heer

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

What We Can Learn From the Surge of Far-Right Violence in India What We Can Learn From the Surge of Far-Right Violence in India

Too many upper-caste Indians and white Americans think of themselves as the only ones worthy of enjoying the spoils of the earth.

May 26, 2023 / Priti Gulati Cox and Stan Cox

protesters outside Fox headquarters

Fox’s Lies Are the Folklore of Racial Capitalism Fox’s Lies Are the Folklore of Racial Capitalism

Despite its $787.5 million settlement over 2020 election fabrications, the cable news channel continues its racist fabulizing.

May 26, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

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