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.
Commerce and the World of Toys
Toy companies have perfected the art of making something for children, without the children in mind at all. Incidentally, so have democrats.
Some Prescient Ancient Greek Punishments
Mythology gives us many rich examples of misfortune and punishment that we would do well to recall and, in some cases, revive.
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.
When Charter Schools Meet the Military Industrial Complex
Of all the corners we cut when distributing public funds, the effects on education may be the most insidious and unjust.
Joe Biden Is Not Winning
Biden’s “lead” is based on the assumption that 2020 cannot be like 2016. This is not a bet you want to stake an election on.
Any Politician Unwilling to Act on Climate Is an Enemy of Humanity
Successful organizing around the Green New Deal has created one last opportunity to avoid catastrophic climate change. But only a mass popular mobilization can make it happen.
The Biden Campaign Needs To Get Its Ass In Gear Right Now
A worrying complacency has led Biden to avoid even attempting ground operations. Why would anyone take this risk given the stakes of the election?