The Fight to Stop One Man’s Deportation The Fight to Stop One Man’s Deportation
Sokha Chhan had an extraordinary attorney, a fearless sister, and the benefit of a new California law. Still, he would need all the luck he could get.
May 15, 2018 / Julianne Hing
These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So
Representatives Mark Pocan, Dan Kildee, and Hank Johnson Jr. were denied the opportunity to witness conditions on the ground firsthand.
May 14, 2018 / John Nichols
In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall
How Governor Pete Ricketts took over Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature.
May 14, 2018 / Ross Benes
Get Ready for the Poor People’s Campaign Get Ready for the Poor People’s Campaign
A conversation with campaign co-chair Rev. Liz Theoharis about finishing what MLK started.
May 13, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann
Why Didn’t Pro-Choice Groups Support This Pro-Choice Woman in Nebraska? Why Didn’t Pro-Choice Groups Support This Pro-Choice Woman in Nebraska?
Kara Eastman’s opponent in the Nebraska-2 congressional race is not anti-choice—anymore—but still, Eastman deserved these groups’ support.
May 11, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
Why Primary Fights Are Good for the Democratic Party Why Primary Fights Are Good for the Democratic Party
The DCCC shouldn't be pushing activists aside in key races.
May 11, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage
That ‘Deep State’ You Keep Hearing About? It Doesn’t Exist That ‘Deep State’ You Keep Hearing About? It Doesn’t Exist
Former NSA director Michael Hayden is no white knight. But he’s right on this point, which he makes in his new book, The Assault on Intelligence.
May 11, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
Progressives Need a New Way to Talk About National Security Progressives Need a New Way to Talk About National Security
Voters say they support cuts in defense spending—Democrats should, too.
May 11, 2018 / Feature / Joe Cirincione and Guy T. Saperstein
One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran
Iraq’s parliamentary elections on Saturday could shift the balance of power away from the US.
May 11, 2018 / Simona Foltyn
The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates
It’s painful when male allies fail. But the success of so many female candidates is the other side of the story.
May 10, 2018 / Joan Walsh