Armed Conflicts
George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth
The former president’s gaffe reminds us that his launching of a criminal war still demands justice.
Jeet HeerElection 2022
AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project
In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy.
Ezra Oliff-LiebermanPolitics
Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn
Will he host a Fox show after his defeat? Or show up in headlines for indulging his gun-love or democracy-hate? Either way, the poison he spewed is still with us.
Joan WalshThe Abortion Fight
6 Ways to Fight for Abortion Rights After “Roe”
We can win this eventually, but despair will make it harder. Just concentrate on what you can do now.
Katha Pollitt and The NationEven Under “Roe,” I Faced Barriers to Get an Abortion
In spite of having made up my mind, I still had to face unnecessary barriers in order to access medical care that I could have received online and by mail.
Larada Lee-WallaceThe Supreme Court and the Church: A Conversation With Frances Kissling
In the wake of the Supreme Court leak, the former president of Catholics for a Free Choice discusses the moral obligation to take care of women in need of abortions.
Claudia DreifusPolitics
Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears
The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.
John Nichols
The Supreme Court Just Streamlined the Process for Bribing Senators
Ted Cruz manufactured a case to upend anti-corruption provisions, and it worked.
John Nichols
When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short
Some essential lessons from an earlier culture war.
Jonathan Zimmerman
Culture
The Disastrous History of Rikers
How a failed agenda of jail reform produced one of the country's most infamous penal colonies.
Kay Gabriel
Olga Ravn’s Office Novel in Space
The Employees offers a surreal and biting account of all the hazards and indignities of the contemporary workplace.
Jessica Loudis
The Sea According to Rachel Carson
Her first three books were odes to the world’s bodies of water and their creative power over all life forms.
Hannah GoldWorld
After Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing: Israel’s Propaganda Machine Ramps Up
The Israeli response to the murder of the beloved journalist has been woefully predictable—a combination of denying, lying, and obfuscating.
James Zogby
Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security
It is vital to step back from the emotions stirred by this conflict and assess our real security priorities.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death
There needs to be an independent investigation by an international body into Shireen’s death—otherwise, it will be the latest example of Israel’s impunity.
Laila Al-Arian and Dalia Hatuqa
Watch and Listen
Listen: Tucker Carlson’s Mouthpiece, Glenn Greenwald
Eoin Higgins comes on the Time of Monsters podcast to discuss how the contrarian pundit is now whitewashing racism.
May 18, 2022
Listen: Amy Littlefield on the Abortion Fight and Chesa Boudin on Progressive Prosecutors
How Americans are fighting back to protect abortion rights.
May 12, 2022
