Dave Zirin The real drama in Rio begins after the Games Now that the 2016 Summer Games are over, we will learn how badly the Olympics will end up warping Rio de Janeiro and Brazil.
Ashley Smith Anti-imperialism and the Syrian Revolution The Arab Spring uprising in Syria has tested the left by posing a blunt question: Are you on the side of a dictator--or that of a popular uprising?
Elizabeth Schulte Aetna’s sickening bottom line to the Feds The insurance giant said it will radically reduce participation in Obamacare--one month after its merger plans were blocked.
Nicole Colson Some measure of justice in an injustice system? Two steps taken by the Justice Department are raising questions about the possibility of winning reforms to the U.S. prison system.
Ashley Smith A cautionary tale from Vermont The Vermont Progressive Party must choose between standing for political independence and essentially fusing with the Democrats.
Editorial The unpopularity contest Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump might be the most disliked politicians ever to face off in a presidential election, but there is an alternative.
Darializa Avila Chevalier and Khury Petersen-Smith Black activists owe no apologies to Israel The Vision for Black Lives statement from Movement for Black Lives has been met with a slew of criticism from Zionist groups.
Colin Patrick A timely takedown of a corporate candidate Doug Henwood's My Turn is a valuable tool to help radicals expose Hillary Clinton's militaristic, pro-corporate agenda.
Interview: Josep María Antentas Assessing the Podemos challenge Spain’s political terrain has being reshaped by the left-wing party Podemos, but its model of organizing has led to challenges.
Scott McLemee Studying at the feet of the master Turns out that scholars had found a lot to despise about Donald Trump back when the reality TV star was mugging for the camera.
