How We Got Here, and Thanking the Undocumented How We Got Here, and Thanking the Undocumented
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes how Trump “won,” and Gustavo Arellano pays tribute to the immigrants Trump says he’ll deport.
Jan 22, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Troubles Begin The Troubles Begin
Trump’s second term will bring enormous challenges for the nation and for the world.
Jan 21, 2025 / OppArt / Judy Polstra
Why Did the US Block a Canadian Professor From His Own Book Event? Why Did the US Block a Canadian Professor From His Own Book Event?
Nathan Kalman-Lamb was barred entry into the US. This is a harbinger of the dark political future that Trump is ushering in.
Jan 21, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Trump’s Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant Trump’s Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant
The new president uses shock and awe to claim a mandate over demoralized Democrats.
Jan 20, 2025 / Jeet Heer
On TikTok, the Supreme Court Did the Right Thing On TikTok, the Supreme Court Did the Right Thing
And while the “I was for it before I was against it” crowd opposing the ban now stretches from Chuck Schumer to Donald Trump, that doesn’t mean they're right.
Jan 20, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
Inauguration Day 2: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Building Inauguration Day 2: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Building
In 2020, after losing his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, Donald Trump summoned a mob to the Capitol. Today, as we mark the peaceful transfer of power, we offer this reminder.
Jan 20, 2025 / Feature / Steve Brodner
A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina
Republicans are seeking to prevent a duly elected state Supreme Court justice from taking her seat. If they succeed, election denial will be institutionalized.
Jan 20, 2025 / John Nichols
“Death Is Different”: Why 2 Men Are Fighting Against Biden’s Commutation “Death Is Different”: Why 2 Men Are Fighting Against Biden’s Commutation
They believe a new sentence of life without parole will hurt their legal chances.
Jan 17, 2025 / Katie Rose Quandt
Blocking Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Will Only Worsen the US Maternal Health Crisis Blocking Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Will Only Worsen the US Maternal Health Crisis
The “defund Planned Parenthood” campaign is back—and headed to the US Supreme Court.
Jan 17, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché
The CIA Illegally Spied on Puerto Rican and Mexican American Activists for Decades The CIA Illegally Spied on Puerto Rican and Mexican American Activists for Decades
And is probably still at it. As newly released classified documents confirm activists’ long-held suspicions, the disclosures should also alert us to current dangers.
Jan 16, 2025 / Roberto Lovato