The Chomsky Position On Voting
It’s important to vote Democratic, but we should be under no illusions that voting Democratic will save us. Voting is a small part of our political lives.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
Obama’s Words
Revisiting the 44th president’s speeches helps us understand why his politics were so limited, and what we need instead.
The Federal Killing of a Protester Should Alarm Us All
Trump has bragged about killing an activist without any due process. That’s terrifying.
The Lights Blink Out One By One
On trying to see history from the perspective of a participant.
Why Amy Coney Barrett Should Not Be On The Supreme Court
Her rulings reveal a judge who serves the interests of Trump, telemarketers, debt collectors, bureaucrats, and cops.
There Is No Invisible Referee
In politics it’s not enough to win the argument or have justice on your side. You have to actually take and hold power.
Why Ginsburg Didn’t Retire
If justices admit they’re political, their role in government becomes much harder to defend. No wonder Ginsburg clung to her seat.
We Don’t Know Our Potential
A new book argues that socialism is necessary because innate differences in intelligence expose meritocracy as a sham. Socialism is indeed good, but this particular argument fails utterly.