Politics

Why I’m Sick and Tired of Hearing About Russiagate

Mueller won’t save us from the deep flaws in our democracy that brought us Trump.

Jessica Stites

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia Have Been Getting Away With Murder for Years

Saudi Arabia's alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has forced the kingdom's brutality into the media spotlight. Meanwhile, the war on Yemen has taken a back seat.

Roqayah Chamseddine

Trump’s Space Force Is No Joke

China, Russia, and the U.S. are already militarizing space. Here’s why that’s dangerous.

Branko Marcetic

The Case For Giving Every American $25 “Democracy Vouchers” For Every Election

Refusing corporate donations is just a start—we need real campaign finance reform to revive democracy. A radical experiment in Seattle may point the way forward.

Adam Eichen

The Discourse on Palestine Is Shifting. Will Concrete Policy Changes Follow?

The conversation is still overwhelmingly one-sided. But that's slowly changing thanks to the hard work of activists.

Phyllis Bennis

The Philippine President Is Waging a Ruthless War on Drugs—And the U.S. Is Complicit

The International People’s Tribunal found that President Rodrigo Duterte is responsible for grave human rights violations.

Azadeh Shahshahani

F*ck Columbus: Let’s Honor the Indigenous Communities Leading the Way on Climate Justice

As the legacy of colonialism destroys our environment, Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront of fighting back.

Jade Begay

It’s Time for the Left To Unite Behind Bernie 2020

He’s popular, principled and there are no better options.

Briahna Gray

Don’t Endorse Bernie Yet—Make Candidates Compete for the Left Vote

Keep the left lane open.

Sean McElwee

The Inside-Outside Approach to Bernie 2020

Endorse, but play the long game.

Peter Frase

The Kavanaugh Debacle Shows How “Never-Trump” Republicans Are Frauds

These Republicans are publicly billing themselves as Trump critics. But when it comes Brett Kavanaugh, they are largely pushing the president's agenda.

Michael Arria

The Abolitionist Case for Prosecuting Killer Cop Jason Van Dyke

On fighting for justice, this side of revolution.

Aislinn Pulley and Frank Chapman

How Kavanaugh Is Infuriating—And Electrifying—The Grassroots

Allegations are mounting, and so are public protests.

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank

A Progressive Platform To Take Back Chicago in 2019

With Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel out, progressive candidates should embrace a bold redistributive platform that meets the demands of the city’s social movements.

Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Rossana Rodriguez

Pompeo and Bolton Are Headlining a Pro-War, Anti-Iran Event—And We Should All Be Very Worried

The Trump administration's decision to send senior officials to the annual summit of "United Against Nuclear Iran" is deeply troubling.

Eli Clifton and Derek Davison

Which Toni Preckwinkle Is Running for Chicago Mayor?

Preckwinkle is an early favorite and is poised to run as a progressive. But her record is more complicated.

Ramsin Canon

The U.S. Isn’t Just Backing the Yemen War—It’s Helping Trap Those Forced to Flee

How the United States is helping Oman militarize its border with Yemen.

Khury Peterson-Smith

Progressives Need a Clear Strategy for 2020 and Beyond—Here Are 5 Guidelines

We have significant numbers. But we need to continue to build our ranks, and mobilize behind a winning political strategy.

Max Elbaum and Calvin Cheung-Miaw