Ilhan Omar’s American Dream Is Strong Enough for These Times Ilhan Omar’s American Dream Is Strong Enough for These Times
Thirty years after she came to the US, the Minnesota representative keeps the faith in an America that will ultimately reject the divisive politics of Trump and his minions.
Mar 14, 2025 / John Nichols
Denying Reality as We Burn Denying Reality as We Burn
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Mar 14, 2025 / Ward Sutton
Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa
The country’s Constitution gives its citizens more than a right to the pursuit of happiness. But attempts to redeem that commitment to justice have enraged American reactionaries....
Mar 14, 2025 / Susan Neiman
The Corruption Being Obscured by Trump’s Tesla Spectacle The Corruption Being Obscured by Trump’s Tesla Spectacle
Despite how it appeared, Trump wasn’t acting like a used-car salesman for Teslas out of the goodness of his heart.
Mar 14, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn? When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn?
Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s supporting the GOP’s cruel government paralysis.
Mar 14, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Breaking Democracy Breaking Democracy
Shredding the Constitution and Rule of Law.
Mar 13, 2025 / OppArt / Giulio Bonasera
This Democrat Is Giving a Master Class in How to Shame the GOP This Democrat Is Giving a Master Class in How to Shame the GOP
A Republican congressman was avoiding his constituents. So Democrat Mark Pocan gave them a chance to speak their mind.
Mar 13, 2025 / John Nichols
Mahmoud Khalil’s Detainment Won’t Stop the Pro-Palestine Student Movement Mahmoud Khalil’s Detainment Won’t Stop the Pro-Palestine Student Movement
The reverberations of Khalil’s arrest are being felt beyond Columbia University’s campus.
Mar 12, 2025 / StudentNation / Lara-Nour Walton
Making Enemies With the World Making Enemies With the World
Trump’s anti-immigrant position is devastating lives.
Mar 12, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
DOGE’s Private-Equity Playbook DOGE’s Private-Equity Playbook
Elon Musk's rampage through the government is a classic PE takeover, replete with bogus numbers and sociopathic executives.
Mar 12, 2025 / Maureen Tkacik