Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt? Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?
There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.
Jun 7, 2016 / Ed Morales
Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible
“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...
Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols
LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali
LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.
Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin
This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt
Overwork, abuse, and economic destabilization are bound to dog the international garment-supply chain unless retail giants take labor rights seriously.
Jun 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen
‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali ‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali
Ali was shaped by his times. But his death should remind us that he also shaped them.
Jun 4, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?
Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink
A program to improve American Indian high schools in Montana shows promise, but is it enough?
Jun 3, 2016 / StudentNation / Lillian Mongeau
A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges
Take on Wall Street sets the stage for the next wave of financial reform.
May 31, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration
Sentencing reform will be a compromise between moderate and conservative Republicans, unless Democrats finally come to the table.
May 31, 2016 / Inimai M. Chettiar and Ames Grawert
Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers
Amnesty International has called on Norway to end the criminalization of sex workers, in a report released this week.
May 26, 2016 / Melissa Gira Grant