Politics

Divine Intervention

Divine Intervention Divine Intervention

Really?

Aug 5, 2024 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

City Comptroller Brad Lander attends a rally to urge the State Assembly to pass Coverage for All legislation at City Hall Park.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case

The “progressive and pragmatic” city comptroller joins the race for New York City mayor.

Aug 5, 2024 / Q&A / Bhaskar Sunkara

Cats.

Aug 2, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Andy Beshear visits striking UAW workers on the picket line in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 18, 2023.

Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear

When the UAW president asked his members whom Kamala Harris should pick as her running mate, “the top name was Andy Beshear.”

Aug 2, 2024 / John Nichols

Vice President Kamala Harris smiles at a podium, in front of many people holding signs reading

The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President

“White Dudes for Harris” raised $4.5 million for the presumptive Democratic nominee. Why are some people trashing it?

Aug 2, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump sitting on stage at a panel in front of American flag

Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America

The twisted political agenda behind smearing Kamala Harris as a political and racial chameleon.

Aug 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer

A homeless encampment under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles on July 26.

Dysfunctional Los Angeles City Politics Threatens Housing Progress Dysfunctional Los Angeles City Politics Threatens Housing Progress

Mayor Karen Bass’s administration has failed to live up to its own affordable-housing ambitions.

Aug 2, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

We Want Us Alive and Free

We Want Us Alive and Free We Want Us Alive and Free

Say their names. Homage to Femicide Victims, Barcelona street Art, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

US Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) exits Manhattan federal court on July 16, 2024, in New York City.

Senator Robert Menendez and the Corruption of Cuba Policy Senator Robert Menendez and the Corruption of Cuba Policy

His retirement may bode well for US-Cuba relations—if Kamala Harris can retire Trump.

Aug 2, 2024 / William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands during a meeting in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024.

How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel

With her choice of vice president, the vice president can indicate a sharp change in future policy regarding Gaza.

Aug 2, 2024 / James Bamford

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