Politics

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

When Two Choices for President Aren’t Enough

To address voter apathy, we need a new system

Joel Bleifuss

Life After Coal in Harlan County, U.S.A.

Kentucky's lifeblood is drying up.

Jeff Kelly Lowenstein

How to Make the Democratic Nominating Process Actually Democratic

A Sanders campaign advisor lays out 3 proposals.

Larry Cohen

The Secret History of Superdelegates

In July, 712 Democratic officials will decide the nomination—just as the party planned it.

Branko Marcetic

Donald Trump Has More in Common with Microsoft’s Racist Twitter-Bot ‘Tay’ Than Most Human Beings

The American people should take a note from Microsoft and shut down Donald Trump.

Jude Ellison Sady Doyle

Cuts for the Poor, Tax Havens for the Rich

The Panama Papers expose the hypocrisy of England's oligarchs.

Jane Miller

Noam Chomsky: The Consequences of Wielding a Sledgehammer Against All U.S. Enemies Around the World

A continuation of longtime activist and academic Noam Chomsky's essay, "Masters of Mankind," from his new book, Who Rules the World?

Noam Chomsky

This Is What a Shift in Donald Trump’s Rhetoric Looks Like

With the Republican competition eliminated, Donald Trump's questionable rhetoric now has Hillary Clinton in its sights.

Arun Gupta

In ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ Superheroes Fight for Freedom—The Kind Ayn Rand Fought For

The movie celebrates the roguish, rugged individual who seeks to exercise such personal freedom of choice without concern for others’ wishes.

Andrew Paul

The Political Revolution Will Continue Long After Bernie Sanders’ Campaign. Here’s How.

Grassroots groups plan to harness Bernie's momentum—and, if he agrees, his voter lists.

Ethan Corey