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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia Have Been Getting Away With Murder for Years
Saudi Arabia's alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has forced the kingdom's brutality into the media spotlight. Meanwhile, the war on Yemen has taken a back seat. more
By Roqayah Chamseddine
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Trump’s Space Force Is No Joke
China, Russia, and the U.S. are already militarizing space. Here’s why that’s dangerous. more
By Branko Marcetic
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The Discourse on Palestine Is Shifting. Will Concrete Policy Changes Follow?
The conversation is still overwhelmingly one-sided. But that's slowly changing thanks to the hard work of activists. more
By Phyllis Bennis
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The Philippine President Is Waging a Ruthless War on Drugs—And the U.S. Is Complicit
The International People’s Tribunal found that President Rodrigo Duterte is responsible for grave human rights violations. more
By Azadeh Shahshahani
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F*ck Columbus: Let’s Honor the Indigenous Communities Leading the Way on Climate Justice
As the legacy of colonialism destroys our environment, Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront of fighting back. more
By Jade Begay
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It’s Time for the Left To Unite Behind Bernie 2020
He’s popular, principled and there are no better options. more
By Briahna Gray
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The Inside-Outside Approach to Bernie 2020
Endorse, but play the long game. more
By Peter Frase
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Don’t Endorse Bernie Yet—Make Candidates Compete for the Left Vote
Keep the left lane open. more
By Sean McElwee
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Why Domestic Workers Are Fighting Like Hell to Stop Brett Kavanaugh
Like many parents, Daniela Contreras woke up last Thursday and helped her daughter get ready for school. But the long-time domestic worker who now... more
By Hannah Steinkopf-Frank
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The Kavanaugh Debacle Shows How “Never-Trump” Republicans Are Frauds
These Republicans are publicly billing themselves as Trump critics. But when it comes Brett Kavanaugh, they are largely pushing the president's agenda. more
By Michael Arria
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The Abolitionist Case for Prosecuting Killer Cop Jason Van Dyke
On fighting for justice, this side of revolution. more
By Aislinn Pulley and Frank Chapman
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How Kavanaugh Is Infuriating—And Electrifying—The Grassroots
Allegations are mounting, and so are public protests. more
By Hannah Steinkopf-Frank
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A Progressive Platform To Take Back Chicago in 2019
With Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel out, progressive candidates should embrace a bold redistributive platform that meets the demands of the city’s social movements. more
By Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Rossana Rodriguez
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Pompeo and Bolton Are Headlining a Pro-War, Anti-Iran Event—And We Should All Be Very Worried
The Trump administration's decision to send senior officials to the annual summit of "United Against Nuclear Iran" is deeply troubling. more
By Eli Clifton and Derek Davison
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Which Toni Preckwinkle Is Running for Chicago Mayor?
Preckwinkle is an early favorite and is poised to run as a progressive. But her record is more complicated. more
By Ramsin Canon
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The U.S. Isn’t Just Backing the Yemen War—It’s Helping Trap Those Forced to Flee
How the United States is helping Oman militarize its border with Yemen. more
By Khury Peterson-Smith
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Progressives Need a Clear Strategy for 2020 and Beyond—Here Are 5 Guidelines
We have significant numbers. But we need to continue to build our ranks, and mobilize behind a winning political strategy. more
By Max Elbaum and Calvin Cheung-Miaw
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With Rahm Out, Chicago’s Black Youth Demand Mayoral Candidates Side With Communities—Not Police
A community survey says residents don’t want a police academy on Chicago’s West Side. Six mayoral candidates weigh in. more
By Isabel Bloom
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Top Dems Claim Concern Over Yemen War—Why Aren’t They Backing a Measure To End It?
Some of the most influential Democrats in the House are refusing to throw their early support behind a new push to end U.S. participation in the Saudi-led war on Yemen. more
By Shireen Al-Adeimi and Sarah Lazare
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