Why Mike Nichols Was the Egalitarian Auteur

Mark Harris’s biography of the filmmaker shows that one cannot be an auteur without some help.

Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win

Democrats in Washington have bungled the past several months. And their failure to govern boldly—and effectively—has cost them dearly.

Francisco Goldman’s Altered States

In his new novel, Goldman asks readers to question the very essence of how we define ourselves. 

Guam: Resisting Empire at the “Tip of the Spear”

The Pentagon is increasing its forces on the US territory, but Indigenous residents are fighting back.

How the War Over Critical Race Theory Affects Native Americans

The current backlash against teaching the truth about our history has added fresh insult to the long legacy of injuries to America’s Indigenous inhabitants.

Elizabeth Warren Persisted. Now, She’s Driving Change.

As debate rages over President Biden’s social spending bill, there’s been little attention paid to the woman who’s helped push some of its most popular ideas.

The Supreme Court Might Save Us From the Texas Abortion Ban After All

Yesterday’s hearing on Texas’s SB8 did not go well for the Lone Star State, but Roe v. Wade still faces dire threats.

Civil War Play Set

Unfortunately, this isn’t a game.

Steve Bannon

Defiant still is Stephen Bannon, Who could be nut-right’s loosest cannon. Contempt, which Congress now has cited, May very well get Steve indicted. If Steve’s convicted, fair and square, No pardon’s coming: Trump’s not there. So Steve can say he’s...

Closing Rikers Is Long Overdue

Mass decarceration is exactly what’s needed to ensure that people aren’t simply being shuttled from one inhumane situation to another.

What if City Governments Paid Reparations?

Evanston, Ill., will lead the way in December, when it awards Black residents the first reparations provided by a municipal government.

Why You Should Root for Dusty Baker in This Year’s World Series

I know, the Houston Astros cheated. But then they hired the best man in baseball to help them find their way.

This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions

At this week’s climate negotiations in Glasgow, countries must get serious about detailing their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

When Critical Race Theory Met the CFPB… at a Toyota Dealer

Like CRT, disparate impact theory is a right-wing target—and a powerful tool for fighting racism in lending.

Day of the Dead

Honoring victims of the pandemic.

Voter Suppression Isn’t Just a Problem Down South

Three measures on the ballot tomorrow give New Yorkers the chance to defend and extend access to the ballot right here at home.

Meet the Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor

Front-runner Eric Adams, who is all but certain to win the New York City mayoral race Tuesday, is facing a field of rivals, including Cathy Rojas, a public school teacher from Queens.

How Thousands of Black Farmers Were Forced Off Their Land

Black people own just 2 percent of farmland in the United States. A decades-long history of loan denials at the USDA is a major reason why.

Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents

Enemies of climate action don’t need to be convinced. They need to be removed from power.

Are We Ready for the Next Trump-Led Coup?

A succession of societies in the grip of a traumatic loss of global power have suffered coups, successful or not—and that includes the United States.