The Movement for Black Lives Issue Takeover
Feature
The DNC’s New Finance Chair Embodies Everything the Left Hates About the Democratic Establishment
It’s not just his past criticisms of Bernie Sanders: Chris Korge has a long history of undermining the party’s progressive wing.
Branko Marcetic
Feature
What Makes Illinois’ Marijuana Legalization Bill So Progressive
The legislation, expected to be signed into law by the governor, takes steps towards rectifying the harms of the drug war.
Ramenda Cyrus
Feature
Lori Lightfoot Campaign Staffers Disappointed by Her Stance on Cop Academy
Sources close to Lightfoot’s campaign say some former staffers were disappointed by her apparent support for investment in further police training facilities.
Sabrina Gunter
Labor
American Airlines Mechanics Are Threatening the “Bloodiest, Ugliest Battle” in Labor History
Michael Arria
Feature
Sanctions Are Economic Warfare
Sanctions are a violent tool of U.S. control. And now this tool is in Trump's hands.
Gabe Levine-Drizin
Labor
Trump’s Trade War with China Benefits Big Corporations—Not Ordinary Workers
Dean Baker
Feature
10 Stats That Disprove Trump’s Claim We’re Enjoying the “Best Economy & Jobs EVER”
This much is clear: The Trickle-Down Effect doesn’t work.
In These Times Staff
Culture
Why We Should All Be Using the Framework of Reproductive Justice
Amid widespread attacks on bodily autonomy, an intersectional approach can help guide our response.
In These Times Editors
Viewpoint
Donald Trump’s Path to Victory
This is how the GOP plans to re-elect Trump in 2020.
Joel Bleifuss
Labor
Sara Nelson: Democratic Socialists and Labor Share the Same Goal
Sara Nelson
Feature
Donald Trump May Spend Memorial Day Pardoning War Criminals
Glorifying serial killer-type behavior most service members would find appalling is a strange way to honor them.
Peter Certo
Labor
Public-Private Partnerships Will Never Solve America’s Infrastructure Crisis
Jeremy Mohler
Labor
Dockworkers Show Us How Unions Can Be a Powerful Force Against Racism
Peter Cole
Feature
The Democratic Socialists of America Helped Elect Them. Now What?
DSA chapters across the country are navigating relationships with politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Emma Whitford
Viewpoint
No One Should Ever Listen to Anything Rahm Emanuel Has to Say About Politics
No amount of rebranding can change the fact that Rahm Emanuel's political career has been an abject failure.
Miles Kampf-Lassin
Feature
Noam Chomsky: We Must Stop War with Iran Before It’s Too Late
The Trump administration is pursuing catastrophe to protect U.S. dominance.
Noam Chomsky
Culture
The Short Case for Making College Free and a Universal Right
After years of cuts, it's time to make the pursuit of knowledge a right for all.
In These Times Editors
Feature
The Weapons Industry Lobbyist Advising Joe Biden
Stuart Eizenstat has worked as a powerful political advisor, as well as a corporate lobbyist for the oil and arms industries.
Naomi LaChance
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