Does Hillary Get It?
Hillary Clinton doesn’t need to move toward the “middle.” She needs to move instead toward the anti-establishment.
Facts that our war-happy leaders would like to keep hushed up
Our nationalist leaders don't care about any of this. They just want to make sure no one's "gonna mess with us."
Don’t Stop the Revolution: The Sanders Movement After Orlando
This is the most progressive Democratic platform in history, but only because millions of people demanded it – with their votes and their activism. More activism is needed now.
War, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing.
And no kidding, that’s the literal truth when it comes to war, American-style.
Capitalism, contagion, and moral hazard: A cure worse than the disease?
Experience in this unprecedented health crisis is conclusive: Absent an impartial referee there is nothing to prevent a mythical free market from decaying into crony capitalism and causing irreparable damage to society, economy, and a badly battered political system.
Night thoughts on Trump and America
Our democratic institutions have so far stood the test and remain strong. America will be back.
The 4 biggest conservative lies about inequality
Don’t listen to the right-wing lies about inequality. Know the truth, and act on it.
America’s Addiction to Firstism — Delusion Decoyed as ‘Greatness’
For GOP primaries, Firstism is a universal affliction. Imagine the delightful firsts beaming from a Trump-Sanders presidential contest!
What our grandchildren will do when the jobs are gone
These are the jobs that should command respect, now and in the future.
Friday’s Events: The Legacy and Rules of American Foreign Policy and 21 Questions for...
The United States is great at focusing on any sort of carnage and blaming ISIS, one of hundreds of groups in Syria, and building alliances with Sunni states.