What If We Didn’t Consider Criminalization an Option?
Instead of re-criminalizing drugs, Oregon should actually take care of people.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
War and Mardi Gras
How do we celebrate a joyful holiday when our country is responsible for ongoing terrible suffering?
More Firefighters, Fewer Cops
If we want to keep people safe, we need institutions more like the fire department and less like the police department.
A Response to Hughes
In defense of a highly critical book review.
Beware Government Bullshit
Government spokespeople aren’t always lying. Usually they are just using as many meaningless words as possible to avoid having to answer a question directly.
Would it Be Better if We All Turned Color-Blind?
‘The End of Race Politics’ argues that we need to stop talking about race. In practice, that would entail resigning ourselves to perpetual racial inequality.
Can Trump Be Stopped?
While everyone is exhausted, the “magamachine” rolls on. Is a Trump presidency inevitable?
Biden and Bibi, 2025
The following is a transcript of a call that took place on Jan. 20, 2025.