Democracy Dies in the Blinding Light of Day
David Runciman's new book, "How Democracy Ends," demystifies the "Weekend At Bernie's" stages of a dying form of government.
Politics
Happy Fourth of July! The Story of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reveals the Power of Good News About “Democratic Renewal”
Today's a good day to consider whether traditional journalism is inherently conservative and often a barrier to the creation of a better country.
Bronx Machine Gathers to Sort Through Post-Joe Crowley Wreckage
“If you're having a conversation about the future of the Democratic Party here in the Bronx, you should include everybody."
Julia Salazar Is Looking to Land the Next Blow Against the New York Democratic Machine
Democratic socialist Julia Salazar's bid for the New York state Senate carries echoes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's insurgent campaign.
Hostage Situation in California Ends Peacefully as Lawmakers Pay Ransom to Big Soda Companies
Big soda's big-money blackmail mentality perfectly encapsulates our new Gilded Age.
Voices
A Year Later, the Fascists of Charlottesville Are Back for More — This Time Outside the White House
White nationalists will wrap themselves in free speech — trying to deny them permits is useless. Instead, what's needed is vigorous counterprotest.
Data Suggest That Gentrifying Neighborhoods Powered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Victory
A close analysis of voting patterns flips on its head the post-hoc rationalization that pundits have been using to explain a result they never saw coming.
Where’s Our “Dr. Strangelove”? In the Trump Era, America Desperately Needs a Great Movie About Nuclear Apocalypse.
The danger of nuclear war is now at least as great as it was during the Cold War. If we want to avoid it, we'd better start imagining it again.
There’s an Easy Answer to Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Won: Socialism
Ocasio-Cortez’s socialism is key to her success because it does what the Democrats have failed to do: articulate a holistic progressive vision for America.
Right-Wing, Business-Funded Groups Are Preparing to Use the Janus Decision to Bleed Unions, Internal Documents Show
The right-wing network claims its plan to starve public sector unions is about workers’ rights, but it has not been shy about its political aims.