The Limits of Liberalism at Harvard
Many of Harvard's prominent Democratic Party cheerleaders couldn't be bothered to support the dining hall workers' strike.
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The Crimes of Good Sportsmanship
The Boys in the Boat wants us to cheer US victories in the 1936 Olympics while ignoring how they legitimized the Nazi government.
The Deflationary Mind
Mark Lilla’s prosecution of radical thinkers in the name of intellectual seriousness can only lead to a flat and lifeless politics.
What’s the Matter With Utah?
Mormons are the most strongly Republican religious group in the country. Why aren’t they supporting Trump?
This Didn’t Have to Happen
Many white workers aren't voting for Democrats this November. And we can't just blame racism.
Trotsky’s New York
Leon Trotsky's brief 1917 stay in New York City left a mark on the American socialist movement.
The Dirty Energy Bullies
Climate justice activists must take on the electric utility companies blocking the transition to renewable energy.
Conservatives Against Democracy
Trump's "rigged election" claims aren't new. The conservative movement has waged a war on electoral democracy since its inception.
The Revenge of Joe the Plumber
The post-crisis class interests of small business sit comfortably next to the xenophobia of the alt-right.
There’s Always Money for Cops
Rahm Emanuel's war on teachers goes hand-in-hand with his unquestioning support for the police.
Six Reasons for Optimism
The Trump campaign's bluster can't hide the fact that modern conservatism has lost confidence and direction.
The School of Subcontracting
Universities use subcontracting to distance themselves from their low-wage employees' needs.