A No-Fly Zone in Ukraine Would Start World War III. It’s the Worst Idea Possible.
A growing chorus of voices is calling for Joe Biden to establish a no-fly zone — an action that would risk the future of human civilization.
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Rashida Tlaib Is Right: The Attempt to Extradite Julian Assange Is a Huge Threat to Press Freedom
Rashida Tlaib is leading a group in Congress calling on Joe Biden to halt extradition proceedings against WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. The prosecution of Assange should worry anyone who believes in freedom of the press.
Is the “Vibecession” Over?
Consumer confidence is up, and inflation is down. But will the economy improve enough by November to buoy Biden’s flagging reelection prospects?
The Anti-“Terrorist” Crackdown on Cop City Protesters Is the War on Terror Coming Home
The Biden administration’s domestic “war on terror” was sold as a crackdown on far-right extremists. But it’s left-wing activists and other dissidents, like Atlanta’s Cop City protesters, who are now facing repression and being labeled “terrorists.”
Larry Summers Is Wrong About Inflation
Enraged at the rise of an "intransigent" left, Larry Summers put his credibility on the line with wild predictions of runaway inflation in the wake of Joe Biden's stimulus package last January. It's looking like his predictions were wrong.
At Child Migrant Detention Centers, Biden Is Overseeing a Cruel Public Health Disaster in Waiting
The conditions in child migrant detention facilities aren’t just cruelly overcrowded and holding kids for far longer than is legal or moral — they’re also a perfect storm for a major outbreak in infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
Health Care Lobbyists Are Trying to Block the Public Option at the State Level
Joe Biden said on the campaign trail he would fight for a public option for health care. He hasn't — leaving health insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies to work overtime to block states from passing their own public options.
Americans Feel Negative About Biden’s Economy Because There’s a Lot to Feel Negative About
Pundits are insisting Americans only feel bad about the economy because they’re ignorant or delusional. But maybe it has something to do with the very real economic hardships Americans are still suffering three years after the worst of the pandemic economy.
Teachers Are on Strike in Joe Biden’s Hometown
Teachers and students in Scranton, Pennsylvania, have endured years of devastating cuts to public education. The school board promised to cut off educators’ health insurance if they went on strike — but teachers aren’t backing down.
Medicare for All: No Victory in Sight
As the Trump era draws to a close and yesteryear’s centrist, Joe Biden, takes office, can the Medicare for All movement build the momentum it needs to win?
The Corporate Health Care Industry Just Detailed Some of Its Biggest Scams
A letter from the hospital lobby to the Biden administration details private insurances’ abusive practices that pass health care costs on to Americans — often in the form of surprise bills.
A Railroad Worker Strike Could Shake the Economy’s Foundations
Once a coveted job, conditions for railroad workers have badly deteriorated. But railroad workers are central to our economy — so central that a current impasse between railroad companies and associated unions has prompted Joe Biden to intervene.
The US Has No Endgame in Ukraine
Putin’s disastrous gamble in Ukraine has left the West in a strong position to craft a peace that would underscore the futility of Russia’s aggression. But there are worrying signs that the Biden administration might be unwilling to accept peace on any terms.
After Trump’s Colonial Carve-Up, Western Sahara Has Risen Up
In one of his last acts as president, Donald Trump gave US recognition for Morocco's illegal occupation of Western Sahara in exchange for Moroccan recognition of Israel. It's unclear if Joe Biden will reverse the move — but the Saharawi population has now risen up against the occupation, refusing to let foreign powers dictate its future.
Amazon Really Doesn’t Want to Reveal Its COVID-19 Protection Measures for Workers
Federal investigators have seen a spike in complaints by Amazon workers about the company's COVID-19 protections. So Amazon is asking the Biden administration to help quash an initiative demanding public disclosure of what Amazon has — and has not — done to protect those workers during the pandemic.
Railworkers May Not Share Joe Biden’s Belief That the Threat of a Rail Strike is Over
A rail system shutdown was averted by an eleventh-hour tentative agreement between rail companies and union negotiators. But union members may reject the deal — the details of which are still forthcoming — making future strikes a distinct possibility.
The Era of Neoliberal Svengalis Like Larry Summers Might Be Coming to an End
From GameStop to COVID-19 relief, the past year has given us an abundance of reasons to ignore the advice of neoliberal economists like Larry Summers. There are tentative signs that the Biden administration might do just that.
This Chart Shows That Ending Pandemic Aid Created a Financial Disaster
New government data show that after the Biden administration terminated pandemic relief programs, millions more Americans began struggling to survive.
The United States Wants to Poison Ukraine to Save It
Depleted uranium has been linked to an explosion of cancers and birth defects in Iraq and is rejected even by US allies. So why is the Biden administration approving its use in Ukraine?