The Wisconsin Idea

Feature

Women Now Run the Military-Industrial Complex. That’s Nothing To Celebrate.

Against the feminist-washing of U.S. militarism.

Dean Spade and Sarah Lazare

Feature

Legal Weed Is Great, But Black and Brown Communities Can’t Be Left Behind

Marijuana legalization must bring both equity and justice for those most impacted by the War on Drugs.

Katelyn Johnson

Labor

This Is One of the Most Important Legal Battles for Labor in Decades

Moshe Z. Marvit

Viewpoint

Angela Davis: Rescinding of Civil Rights Award Is Attack on “the Indivisibility of Justice”

After an outcry from some Jewish groups over her support for Palestinian justice, Davis saw a prestigious civil rights award revoked. Here is her statement.

Angela Davis

Feature

Disaster Averted: How Unions Have Dodged the Blow of Janus (So Far)

Public-sector unions defied the Right’s attempt to crush them—and were transformed in the process.

Heather Gies

Culture

These Mexican Artists Are Transforming Weapons Into Instruments

Prominent Mexican Artists Carla Fernández and Pedro Reyes address gun violence and ways to sustain Indigenous culture in their collaborative exhibit.

Dirce Toca

Feature

The Real Border Crisis: Authorities Physically Blocking Children From Reaching Crossing Points

While Trump begs for his wall, children are fighting for their lives.

Jenny Villegas

Culture

A Left Sub-caucus in Congress Could Help Push Medicare for All

Back in 1991, Bernie Sanders helped create the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Now, a sub-caucus within the CPC could help rally the progressive Left.

In These Times Staff

Feature

Food Stamps and Rental Assistance Are Now in Jeopardy as Trump’s Government Shutdown Continues

The shutdown’s impact on the poor is about to get a lot worse.

Sarah Lahm