Politics

How the Demonization of “Gossip” Is Used to Break Women’s Solidarity

Gender oppression shaped the notion of "idle women's talk."

Silvia Federici

Does the Super Bowl Feel Too Political? Thank American Militarism.

The staging of professional sports events is deeply political. It’s only when someone breaks character that we notice it.

Peter Certo

Will AMLO Respond to the Central American Exodus With Compassion—Or Militarization?

Mexico's new progressive president says he has a just immigration plan. But critics say it's flawed.

Heather Gies

Why Far-Right Presidents Trump and Bolsonaro Are Backing the Attempted Venezuelan Coup

The United States and Brazil are coordinating with right-wing governments across Latin America to declare Juan Guaidó president.

Michael Fox

Where Are Democratic 2020 Hopefuls on the Trump-Backed Coup Attempt in Venezuela?

Of the major Democrats or progressives who have declared--or are expected to--Joe Biden and Cory Booker have expressed their support for the coup. We will update the story if others speak out.

Marco Cartolano

A Tax the Rich Can’t Avoid

New income is only a fraction of their fortunes—we need to target their wealth.

In These Times Editors

What a Night in Border Patrol Custody Taught Me About How We Treat Migrants

I was released from the nightmare of detention--but most are not.

Matthew Leber

Black Lives Matter. Do Elections?

Barbara Ransby profiles today’s Black freedom fighters, who are posing sophisticated new answers to old Left questions—like how to engage in electoral politics.

Frances Fox Piven

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70% Tax Proposal Is a Great Start—But We Need to Abolish the Ultra-Rich

To combat inequality and oligarchy, we need to tax the accumulated wealth of the billionaire class, not just income.

Mark Engler and Andrew Elrod

Racism After the First Black President

The GOP has become viciously racist, while Democrats follow Obama’s lead in skirting the issue.

James Thindwa

Why Are Federal Workers Selling Oil Drilling Rights in the Midst of a Shutdown?

Any Green New Deal has to address the Department of the Interior's role in fueling climate change.

Ryan Driskell Tate

After 3 Decades, Privatization Has Been Proven a Failure. Let’s Bury It for Good.

Handing public assets and services over to the free market has been a boon for corporate America and a disaster for the working class.

Jeremy Mohler

Native Americans Take Power

The new wave of indigenous elected officials.

Stephanie Woodard

We Won Clemency for Cyntoia Brown—Now Let’s Free all Survivors

Courts are punishing Black girls and women for surviving. These four women, and so many more, should be free.

Brit Schulte

The Stealthy Corporate Scheme to Privatize Pittsburgh’s Water System

When private companies take over public water systems, service often deteriorates. Pittsburgh could be next.

Doug Shields

“Welcome to the Revolution”: LA Teachers Strike Pits Working-Class Power Against Privatization

Over 30,000 Los Angeles teachers are out on a historic strike to beat back austerity and pro-charter school forces.

David Dayen

Bernie Sanders: Democrats Need to Rein In Our Out-of-Control Military Spending

Democrats must challenge unnecessary spending and interventions—beginning with the war in Yemen.

Bernie Sanders

Women Now Run the Military-Industrial Complex. That’s Nothing To Celebrate.

Against the feminist-washing of U.S. militarism.

Dean Spade and Sarah Lazare