The Movement for Black Lives Issue Takeover

Feature

Even in Power, Democrats Are Proving To Be Their Own Worst Enemy

The “pay-go” rule is more proof that establishment Democrats would rather kneecap bold redistributive policies than embrace an emerging left-wing agenda.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Culture

What the Civil War Can Teach Us About Trying to Compromise With Trump

A new history of the antebellum period shows us how remaining moderate can mean letting human rights violations drag on for far too long.

Phyllis Eckhaus

Viewpoint

There Are Limits to Government Spending, But We Haven’t Reached Them Yet

Max B. Sawicky

Viewpoint

Yes, the Federal Government Can Just Print Money

The U.S. government can dramatically increase spending without raising taxes.

Pavlina R. Tcherneva

Culture

What If Everyone Got $100 To Donate to the Candidate of Their Choice?

Democracy vouchers, explained,

In These Times Editors

Labor

When Your Boss Locks You Out for Nearly 6 Months and Cuts Off Your Healthcare

Michael Sainato

Viewpoint

States Can Break Up Big Banks. Here’s How.

A healthy economy has no need for mega-banks.

Dave Kamper

Labor

The Forgotten Wildcat Strikes That Swept the Country During WWI

Robert Ovetz

Viewpoint

Here’s How Blue States Can Pave the Way for Medicare for All

Democrats were elected on promises of affordable healthcare. This is what states can do even under Trump.

David Dayen

Viewpoint

Our Freshwater Emergency Is Worse Than You Think

How blue state governors can address a sprawling national water crisis.

Laura Orlando

Culture

Top 10 Strangest (and Most Beautiful) Films of 2018

The best films of the year explore the hollowness of contemporary Korean culture, faith in an era of climate change, the last frantic day in the life of a Hollywood director and more.

Michael Atkinson

Feature

We Can’t Afford to Let Nancy Pelosi Bury the Green New Deal

Incoming speaker creates climate committee with limited powers—undermining a far more ambitious initiative.

Christopher D. Cook

Feature

As Democratic Leadership Moves to Kill the Green New Deal, Cries of Betrayal

"There's a big part of the Democratic Party that's basically indifferent about the end of human civilization but paying it some lip service."

Jake Johnson, Common Dreams

Labor

Working-Class Journalism in the Age of Oligarchs

Barbara Ehrenreich

Labor

The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

Rebecca Burns

Feature

We Can Reclaim Christmas from Capitalism

The case for getting rid of Santa and ending the commodification of the holiday season.

Valerie Vande Panne

Feature

The Left Victories That Defined 2018—And Give Us Hope for the New Year

Despite Trump's destructive presidency, the Left made important strides this year—from electoral victories to strikes, union campaigns, movement organizing and popularizing left-wing policies.

Marc Daalder

Culture

News Feed Fatigue: It’s Getting Harder To Think

The case for taking a break from the news.

Jessa Crispin