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Legal Weed Is Great, But Black and Brown Communities Can’t Be Left Behind
Marijuana legalization must bring both equity and justice for those most impacted by the War on Drugs.
Katelyn Johnson
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Disaster Averted: How Unions Have Dodged the Blow of Janus (So Far)
Public-sector unions defied the Right’s attempt to crush them—and were transformed in the process.
Heather Gies
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The Real Border Crisis: Authorities Physically Blocking Children From Reaching Crossing Points
While Trump begs for his wall, children are fighting for their lives.
Jenny Villegas
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Food Stamps and Rental Assistance Are Now in Jeopardy as Trump’s Government Shutdown Continues
The shutdown’s impact on the poor is about to get a lot worse.
Sarah Lahm
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Instead of Watching Trump’s Speech, Watch This 12 Year Old Eviscerate the Immigration Crackdown
Leah, whose parents are undocumented, slammed Trump's "evil" family separations.
In These Times Editors
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The Repression of BDS Shows How the American and Israeli Ruling Classes Are Deeply Enmeshed
The latest Senate effort to crack down on peaceful protest against the Israeli occupation stems from a long-standing special relationship.
Gregory Shupak
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Even in Power, Democrats Are Proving To Be Their Own Worst Enemy
The “pay-go” rule is more proof that establishment Democrats would rather kneecap bold redistributive policies than embrace an emerging left-wing agenda.
Miles Kampf-Lassin
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We Can’t Afford to Let Nancy Pelosi Bury the Green New Deal
Incoming speaker creates climate committee with limited powers—undermining a far more ambitious initiative.
Christopher D. Cook
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As Democratic Leadership Moves to Kill the Green New Deal, Cries of Betrayal
"There's a big part of the Democratic Party that's basically indifferent about the end of human civilization but paying it some lip service."
Jake Johnson, Common Dreams
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We Can Reclaim Christmas from Capitalism
The case for getting rid of Santa and ending the commodification of the holiday season.
Valerie Vande Panne
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The Left Victories That Defined 2018—And Give Us Hope for the New Year
Despite Trump's destructive presidency, the Left made important strides this year—from electoral victories to strikes, union campaigns, movement organizing and popularizing left-wing policies.
Marc Daalder
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This Little-Known Libertarian Training School Is Making Federal Judges More Conservative
After attending training at the Manne Economics Institute, judges are more likely to issue longer prison sentences and overturn protections for workers and the environment.
Moshe Z. Marvit
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The Year in “Civility”: The 6 Worst Appeals to Norms and Good Manners of 2018
As the Right went on the offensive, these Democrats called for appeasement.
Marco Cartolano and Sarah Lazare
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The Trump Administration’s War On Science Is Worse Than the Inquisition
The White House's crude deflections on science aren't simply ignorant — they're calculated to serve the fossil fuel industry at the entire planet's expense.
Basav Sen
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Good Candidates Won’t Be Enough in 2020—We Must Overhaul Our Entire Voting System
There’s a growing national movement across party lines for multi-member districts and ranked-choice voting.
Rob Richie
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The Senate Just Took the Biggest Step Yet Toward Ending U.S. Support for the Yemen War
After years of protest against the devastating onslaught, the Senate finally took steps to halt the war in Yemen.
Miles Kampf-Lassin and Sarah Lazare
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After Losing, Wisconsin Republicans Are Trying to Subvert Democracy. They Will Fail.
Scott Walker’s time in office is ending as it began—with an attack on voting rights. But it will only backfire on the GOP.
Scot Ross
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Inside Sources Say State Dept Refuses To Trace Whether Israel Is Using U.S. Military Aid Illegally
Weapons paid for by the United States have likely been used in the extrajudicial killings of at least 14 Palestinians, in violation of the Leahy Law.
Alex Kane
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“Our Present Is a Nightmare”: 100 Yemenis Speak Out Against the U.S.-Saudi War
As the Senate takes an unprecedented step towards ending the Yemen War, here are the voices of the Yemenis bearing its brunt.
Shireen Al-Adeimi
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We Have To Make Sure the “Green New Deal” Doesn’t Become Green Capitalism
A conversation with Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson.
Sarah Lazare
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Marc Lamont Hill Has Secured His Place in the Proud Black Anti-Colonial Tradition
Black radicals have long connected their struggle to the plight of Palestinians.
Eli Day
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Black People Need Political Power Independent of the Democrats
Stacey Abrams’ loss in Georgia could have been prevented.
Alicia Garza
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Democrats Must Do More To Turn Out Latino Voters in 2020
This means dedicated voter outreach and a bold, progressive immigration platform.
Candice Bernd
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How the Left Can Win in 2020: Primary Centrist Democrats in Blue Districts
Progressives such as Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Deb Haaland and Rashida Tlaib show how insurgent candidates can push the whole party left.
Sean McElwee
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