Politics

Jobs, Justice and the Planet

During Obama's second term, the Left cannot passively await changes from the Democratic Party.

Bill Fletcher, Jr.

Educate All Kids Like Sasha and Malia

Obama's education policies are failing children, except for his own.

Leonie Haimson

Spotlight on Dark Money

Now is the moment when the grassroots can overturn Citizens United.

Lisa Graves

Phew. Now What?

What does Obama's re-election mean for progressives?

In These Times Editors

Hangovers, Electoral and Otherwise

So what are we to make of this election?

Susan J. Douglas

Weak Teavangelicals

Despite great efforts, Billy Graham and his flock failed to pull out a Romney win. Is the 'values voter' era over?

Chris Lehmann

Wake Up, Boehner. Morning Bells Are Ringing: The Dems Won

John Boehner's and Mitch McConnell's party lost Tuesday, but they are still committed to defying the people.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Born Losers

Political scientist Corey Robin believes a sense of loss animates modern conservatism.

Micah Uetricht

The Latino Voter Effect

The Latino vote flexed its muscle on Tuesday, and immigration reform has suddenly moved off the back burner.

Teresa Puente

Noam Chomsky on Gaza, the World’s Largest Open-Air Prison

A look at life under occupation.

Noam Chomsky

The GOP’s Year of Magical Thinking

Now that the election charade is over, will the party accept reality?

Theo Anderson

Robin Hood Goes To Capitol Hill

Will Congress get serious about taxing financial transactions?

Sarah Cobarrubias

Voting for Obama with No Illusions

Four reasons to keep Obama in the White House and Romney out.

Achy Obejas

How Obama Redefined America

Barack Obama has changed America in word, if not in deed.

John K. Wilson

The Threat of a Stolen Election

With the use of paperless voting machines in 31 states, recounts become impossible.

George Kenney

A Republican’s Rare Chance to Be a Real Leader

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie could revolutionize his party by acknowledging a simple scientific truth.

David Sirota

Political Parties Are Basically Bank Accounts

The flood of Wall Street money to campaigns is a threat to democracy, says one political science professor.

Sebastian Meyer

A Third-Party Breakthrough

The Working Families Party tips a race in upstate New York.

Theo Anderson