Politics

Yes, Michael Bloomberg Is Definitely an Oligarch

The multi-billionaire has spent his career using his fortune to undermine democracy and enact his preferred political agenda. His presidential gambit is just the latest example.

Paul Heideman

Trump Says Covering All Immigrants Would Bankrupt Our Healthcare System. That’s a Lie.

Covering undocumented immigrants under Medicare for All isn’t just morally right—it’s also economically sound.

Adam Gaffney

In the Middle of the Night, Bernie Was Tipped Toward Iowa Victory by Working-Class Immigrant Votes

Foreign-language satellite caucuses took a projected state delegate win away from Pete Buttigieg.

David Goodner

Bernie Sanders’ Feat in Iowa Shows Democratic Socialism Can Win

By taking the popular vote lead in Iowa, Sanders has upended the notion that running as a socialist is a liability.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Australia’s Devastating Fires Make an Urgent Case for Nationalizing Fossil Fuels

Why Australia and the United States should take over and shut down fossil fuels.

Carla Skandier

These Blue-Collar Trump Supporters Think the Economy Is Great. Your Move, Democrats.

At Trump’s Milwaukee rally, supporters boasted that he’s ushered in an economic miracle. Democrats face the challenge of convincing them otherwise.

Kari Lydersen

How Medicare for All Could Improve—and Save—the Lives of Transgender People

Transgender people are systematically shut out of medical coverage. Medicare for All could change that.

Izii Carter

A Win Against Voter Suppression in the South

While Republicans have purged voter rolls and suppressed Black turnout in the South, voting rights organizers just showed how to win.

Casey Williams

Barbara Ehrenreich on Why Socialism Should Be Fun

In a sprawling interview, Ehrenreich explains the joys of radical politics and why there's no time to wait on capitalism to solve the climate crisis.

Indigo Olivier

Young People Don’t Support Biden. Why Does the Establishment Still Think He’s the Most “Electable”?

Don't believe arguments about "electability" coming from the corporate wing of the Democratic Party.

Joel Bleifuss

James Thindwa, a Man Who Did What Needed to Be Done—And Said What Needed to Be Said

In These Times lost a friend. But his words live on.

Joel Bleifuss

The Latest Perversion of Martin Luther King Jr.? Invoking His Legacy to Defend Means-Testing.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a committed democratic socialist. If you want to honor his legacy, join the fight for universal social programs.

Eli Day

Is Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez the Future of Texas?

The Latina labor organizer out to unseat GOP heavyweight Sen. John Cornyn.

Steven Greenhouse

Yes, Joe Biden Has Long Pushed Cuts to Social Security. End of Story.

Bernie Sanders is right to call out Biden’s objectionable record on cutting Social Security—no matter what Paul Krugman says.

Max B. Sawicky

Amy Klobuchar Says She Wants to Protect Obamacare—But Has Worked to Undermine It

Klobuchar has sold herself as a pragmatist who will expand healthcare while being “fiscally responsible.” But her record is one of siding with big business.

Branko Marcetic

In His Lies, Joe Biden Is Sounding a Lot Like Trump

While Joe Biden has promised a break from Trumpism, when it comes to his record, the former vice president has shown an utter disregard for the truth.

Branko Marcetic

In Iowa, Rashida Tlaib and the Sunrise Movement Push the Green New Deal—and Bernie Sanders

Ahead of the critical Iowa caucus, climate organizers are stumping for bold action and a presidential candidate they believe will get it done.

David Goodner

We Need Sanders and Warren to Cooperate in the Primary

The real fight is for progressive power in the Democratic Party.

Julian Brave NoiseCat