Surprise: Sanders Catches Flak From His Left Flank
For some people, Bernie Sanders is too far to the left. But, for others, he isn’t far enough to the left — and they are increasingly vocal about their discontent.
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Report and Graphic Video: “Death of a Nation — The Timor Conspiracy”
A video on Indonesia’s invasion of East Timor — one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. And a report on secret documents that reveal how it happened.
Iran, Russia, China, and the Taliban
Middle East scholar and author Shay Khatiri breaks down the realpolitik of the emerging relationships between the Taliban, Iran, Russia, and China. Spoiler alert: The US plays no role.
Blue States Are Banding Together to Sidestep the Electoral College
As the 2020 campaign gets closer, political divisions are likely to be reflected in the debate over the National Popular Vote Compact, falling along predictable party lines.
Republican Voting Restrictions Hit Their Own Base
Republican lawmakers are enacting a slew of voting bills that make it more difficult to access and turn in a ballot, but these tactics may make it harder for members of their own party to vote, as well.
Are Psychedelics the Cutting Edge Treatment for Mental Illness?
Rick Doblin, a pioneering researcher on psychedelics, details how these once-criminalized drugs may afford whole new possibilities in the treatment of mental illness.
Russ Baker on How Moral Differences Between Sanders and Clinton Were Obscured
Bernie Sanders promised to run a campaign that took the high road with no cheap shots. Russ Baker discusses how that admirable approach might have cost him a chance to be president.
Protest Theater in an Age of Entertainment Politics
L.M. Bogad, a master of theatrical spectacle as a way to protest government policy, talks to WhoWhatWhy about “tactical performance.” Does it have a place — as a kind of force multiplier for protests — when all politics is devolving into entertainment?
Climate Change Complicates Controversial Wildlife Releases
It may seem like a good idea to move lost species to their previous habitats or to new, safer areas to boost their wild populations, but research shows that it only works about half the time and can have unintended consequences.
From Boom to Cell: The Sam Bankman-Fried Journey
Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud and conviction, the crypto craze’s crash, and a $3 trillion delusion laid bare.
Is Nevada About to Repeat the Iowa Clusterf**k?
Iowa radio host Jeff Stein explains what went wrong in the Iowa caucuses and why Nevada may suffer the same fate.
Justice at Trial: A Lifelong Legacy of Advocacy
How a distinguished trial lawyer shaped justice through landmark cases in national security, press freedom, and more.