Politics

Precarious Democracy

A political agenda for the precarious class.

Joel Bleifuss

David Horowitz: ‘Conservatives Are So F**king Well-Mannered’

America’s preeminent leftist-turned-neoconservative talks politics with In These Times.

Cole Stangler

The Pledge of Corporate Allegiance?

Leaks reveal that corporate front group ALEC may ask for loyalty oaths from legislators.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

How the FBI Conspired to Destroy the Black Panther Party

The assassination of BPP leader Fred Hampton in 1969 was just the beginning.

G. Flint Taylor

An Outsider on the Inside

Though battling terminal illness, Tim Carpenter is still busy moving Congress left.

Cole Stangler

A Historical Perspective on Occupy

Why Occupy is a continuation of the Left's struggle.

Neal Meyer

House Hacks Away at Environmental Regulations

In two-day binge, the GOP greased the way for drilling and fracking.

Cole Stangler

Ocwen Servicing Knows You’re Angry…

The explosion of non-bank mortgage servicers is hurting American homeowners.

Joel Sucher

Christie’s Grand Ol’ Party Is Just That: Old

The presidential hopeful's policies harken back to the good ol' days of Bush-era conservatism.

David Sirota

Who’s to Blame for ENDA’s Demise?

Democrats and major gay-rights groups haven’t pressed all that hard to end workplace discrimination.

Cole Stangler

Did the Shutdown Hurt the Tea Party’s 2014 Prospects?

Progressive strategist Steve Cobble isn't so sure.

Amy Dean

Republicans Suddenly Love Obamacare

In a change of heart, Republicans are now outraged over the slow progress of the Affordable Care Act.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

How Cuba’s Bitter Sons Shut Down the U.S. Government

In Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, the Tea Party found the perfect pawns.

Achy Obejas

15 Under-the-Radar Progressive Wins of Election 2013

Moyers & Company

A Booster Shot for Social Security

The GOP--and some Democrats--want to cut the program. Progressive Dems want to expand it.

Sarah Jaffe

Flipping the House in 2014

Next year's congressional elections call for a more unified, progressive and revitalized Democratic Party.

Carl Davidson

Picturing an End to New York City’s Homelessness Crisis

More than 50,000 New Yorkers are homeless. Here's what the new mayor could do to help.

Molly Knefel

President Obama: Incompetent or Liar?

Without Snowden leaks, the president wouldn’t even know that the NSA spies on world leaders.

Steven Hill