Opinion

Why Cuba, Why Now?

The 5 likeliest reasons behind Obama's surprise move to reverse a 53-year-old policy.

Achy Obejas

From Occupy to Ferguson

The two movements are more connected than you think.

Jessica Stites

We Can’t All Just Get Along

In our era of polarization, one party is guiltier than the other.

Susan J. Douglas

U.S. Youth Take Police Violence Charges to the UN Committee Against Torture

A new generation globalizes the struggle.

Salim Muwakkil

Football: Nothing Left to Cheer For

How can fans respond to the rash of brutality on and off the field?

Susan J. Douglas

Ferguson’s ISIS Allies?

Despite what right-wing media may tell you, ISIS has little in common with black Muslims--or black Americans.

Salim Muwakkil

The Lesson from the Midterms: Elizabeth Warren Should Run in 2016

After the pity party’s through, let’s get organized.

Joel Bleifuss

Jim Crow at the Polling Place

New voter legislation is an unwelcome blast from the past.

Joel Bleifuss

Obama’s Delay on Immigration: Shameful, But Savvy

Latinos won't tip the midterms. Anti-immigrant right-wingers might.

Achy Obejas

The Neo-Scramble for Africa

Our first black president's approach to Africa doesn't feel like a first.

Salim Muwakkil

The Pandemic We Are Ignoring

A possible cure for hep-C comes at a great cost to the sick.

Terry J. Allen

Why Vote in 2014

As Ferguson shows, people need a reason to think their vote matters. Here's one.

Joel Bleifuss

Christmas Comes Early for War Profiteers

It's a wonderful time in history to be an arms dealer.

Leonard C. Goodman

Trojan Hobby Horse

Courts don't just treat corporations as people--they treat them as sweethearts.

Chris Lehmann

‘Chiraq’: Facts and Fictions

Chicago's 'murder capital' rep stretches the truth.

Salim Muwakkil

#BlackTwitter and the Revolutionary Power of Horizontal Networks

The online reaction to Ferguson shows the importance of 'mass self-communication' that isn't controlled by government or corporations.

Susan J. Douglas

Obama’s Iraq Folly

The U.S. needs diplomacy, not air strikes.

G. Pascal Zachary

Chicago’s Next Mayor?

Karen Lewis may be the anti-Rahm that Chicago's looking for.

Joel Bleifuss