Politics

The Progressive Platform Gains Are Significant—But The Political Revolution Isn’t Stopping There

Now that Sanders has declared his support for Clinton, a senior Sanders campaign advisor maps the road ahead.

Larry Cohen

The War We Forgot To End: Why Are We Still in Afghanistan?

President Obama just announced he's keeping 8,400 troops in Afghanistan—but it's time for the U.S. to withdraw fully.

Eli Massey

Andrew Cuomo’s Blacklist for Critics of Israel

Activists take aim at the lawmakers trying to silence BDS.

Alex Kane

Elie Wiesel Denounced Oppression of Jews—But Didn’t Do the Same for Palestinians

How should we remember the Nobel Peace Prize recipient who also provided cover for the devastation of the Middle East?

Max Blumenthal

While You’re Busy Mocking Abigail Fisher, the Powerful Racist Forces Behind Her Are Getting a Pass

It might feel good to mock "Becky with the bad grades," but focusing on her lets the real power players in her anti-affirmative action case off the hook.

Jon Booth

The Tragedy of Brexit

In Thursday's Brexit referendum, Britain decided its fate. But what will that fate be?

Jane Miller

Capitalism’s Favorite Show

Undercover Boss is a mirage.

Michael Terry

The Brexit Vote and the Future of the European Union

We can only hope that common sense will prevail.

Jane Miller

At the People’s Summit, Activists Plot How to Take Bernie Sanders’ Revolution Down Ballot

Participants are looking to carry their momentum on to local races around the country.

Simon Davis-Cohen

Breaking the Cycle of Violence in South Sudan: An Interview with Nick Turse

Journalist Nick Turse characterizes the situation in South Sudan, and how American policy has shaped the world's newest nation.

Marc Daalder

The Unintended Consequences of a Brexit

On June 23, British voters will decide if Britain will leave the EU—but either option carries serious economic and social consequences.

Jeff Faux

Did the Mainstream Media Take Down Bernie Sanders?

The rebellious nature of the Vermont senator's presidential bid didn't fit the mainstream press's predetermined scenario.

Neal Gabler

The Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders Fight Has Gotten Nasty. But It’s Not Nearly As Bad As 2008.

Have we all forgotten how acrimonious Clinton vs. Obama was?

Branko Marcetic

Bernie Has Every Right To Raise Hell at the Democratic Convention

As wise man once said, “Democracy is not always nice and quiet and gentle."

Joel Bleifuss

It Isn’t Too Late To Bring U.S. War Criminals to Justice

Other nations have done it.

Rebecca Gordon

Meet the Rabbi Who Renounced Zionism and Embraced Palestinian Liberation

When Brant Rosen spoke out against Israel's occupation of Palestine, he lost his Jewish spiritual community, but quickly found another.

Eli Massey

How U.S. and U.K. Media Are Trying Their Best To Push Nicolas Maduro and Venezuela Over the Edge

American political and media elites would love to see the leftist Venezuelan government go down just as Brazil's Workers' Party has.

Max Ajl

These Online Platforms Make Direct Democracy Possible

New platforms are bringing power to the people.

Tom Ladendorf