Government

Steve Cobble

Steve Cobble Was an Architect of Hope Steve Cobble Was an Architect of Hope

The Democratic strategist and self-described long-haired antiwar hippy helped draft Bernie Sanders into presidential politics.

Mar 3, 2021 / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This

VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This

The Byrd rule is not in the Constitution. It’s not what you swore to uphold.

Mar 2, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.

Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise. Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.

The argument that the strikes in Syria are a “defensive” measure mocks the reality of our presence there.

Mar 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The US Reaches 500,000 Deaths From the Coronavirus

The US Reaches 500,000 Deaths From the Coronavirus The US Reaches 500,000 Deaths From the Coronavirus

The pandemic is disproportionately impacting communities of color.

Mar 2, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

$15 an Hour Is the Compromise

$15 an Hour Is the Compromise $15 an Hour Is the Compromise

Biden and the Democrats need to deliver on the wage hike they promised—by any means necessary. Anything less is a moral and political failure.

Mar 2, 2021 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

New Year, Same Pandemic New Year, Same Pandemic

Maybe 2022 will be our year.

Mar 2, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

Kirsten Gillibrand

Governor Cuomo, Sexual Harassment, and Senator Gillibrand’s Silence Governor Cuomo, Sexual Harassment, and Senator Gillibrand’s Silence

Though she positioned herself as a warrior for women’s rights, the New York senator hasn’t exactly been a profile in courage.

Mar 1, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

What’s Up in DC: Action Moves to the House on Campaign Reform and Racial Justice

What’s Up in DC: Action Moves to the House on Campaign Reform and Racial Justice What’s Up in DC: Action Moves to the House on Campaign Reform and Racial Justice

The big DC action this week will be in the US Senate, where some version of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act will pass. But what version? Will it include a minim…

Mar 1, 2021 / John Nichols

Trump CPAC

Trump Does a Victory Dance at CPAC Trump Does a Victory Dance at CPAC

The brief Republican civil war is over, as the former president uses the annual conference to reassert his dominance over the party.

Mar 1, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Whistle While You Work?

Whistle While You Work? Whistle While You Work?

Not until they raise the minimum wage.

Mar 1, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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