As national governments lurch to the right, a radical citizens coalition is Barcelona is showing how ordinary people can reclaim control of their communities.
How Progressive Cities Can Reshape the World — And Democracy
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Democracy & Governance
Trump’s Military Budget Is Way, Way Out of Whack
Throwing money at the Pentagon while gutting other programs that protect Americans shouldn’t make anyone feel safer.
Trump’s Passion for Military Men Will Take Us Back to King George
In real life, human memories work better than they do in Orwell’s 1984. Or do they?
Trump and Russia: Shortest Reset Ever
In Trump, the Kremlin got what it wanted — an America paralyzed by an incompetent administration at odds with more than half the country’s population.
Bringing America Together Again
Every aspect of American society has been disadvantaged by establishment support for moneyed interests. Any other scapegoat is a distraction.
Making America Mediocre Again
As conditions in the U.S. deteriorate, the world will continue to suffer the consequences of U.S. military force — but without the mitigating influences of U.S. foreign aid and diplomacy.
There Was Nothing Moderate About Trump’s Speech to Congress
The president’s obsession with Muslims and immigrants gives cover to a simmering white nationalist movement at home.
It’s Time to Scrap NAFTA, Not ‘Tweak’ It
Donald Trump seems to think Mexicans made out like bandits from NAFTA. In reality, workers in all three NAFTA countries have suffered.
A Global Counter-Trump Movement Is Taking Shape
While the far right is on the march globally, there are signs progressives are stirring from their slumber.
Korean Women Take On Trump
As the Trump administration tries to do damage control in Asia, Korean women are leading a movement to re-define their country’s relationship with Washington.