Government

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

The focus on her identity obscured the democratic socialist nature of her campaign—which put the lie to claims that the Sanders insurgency is “flailing.”

Jul 3, 2018 / The Nation

Supreme Court

Fight for the Future of the Supreme Court Fight for the Future of the Supreme Court

You can also support local immigrant-rights organizing and confront your representatives in their district.

Jul 3, 2018 / NationAction

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Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn No-Show Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn No-Show

Constituents held an impromptu rally and vented their anger at a cardboard cutout of the senator.

Jul 3, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz

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The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’

In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.

Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl

The director of People’s Action tells The Nation how organizations can help progressive politicians advance a left agenda.

Jul 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

Trump Infrastructure Plan

The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan

Eighteen months into his administration, no credible proposal has been made.

Jul 2, 2018 / William D. Hartung

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

So why is it always the left that’s being told to pipe down?

Jun 29, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy

The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.

Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols

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We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending

Deficit spending abroad is driving inequality at home.

Jun 28, 2018 / Stephanie Savell

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

The blistering 24-page decision offers some hope to the families who have been torn apart. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Julianne Hing

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