The Past and Future of Latinx Politics The Past and Future of Latinx Politics
Two new books look at the history of Latinx Democrats and Republicans and the role each will play in the future.
Jun 30, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Ed Morales
Pence Masks Up While Trump Keeps Dog-Whistling Pence Masks Up While Trump Keeps Dog-Whistling
Americans needs to get the message about masks, but the president’s too busy promoting white supremacists.
Jun 30, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
John Roberts Is Not Your Friend John Roberts Is Not Your Friend
Despite his recent rulings on abortion, DACA, and LGBTQ rights, Roberts is no moderate. He’s a rock-ribbed Republican playing the long game.
Jun 30, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Donald Trump Is the ‘Undertaker’ of American Politics Donald Trump Is the ‘Undertaker’ of American Politics
A master of political misdirection, the president hides behind the idea that he’s only doing schtick. But the joke is on us.
Jun 30, 2020 / Feature / Patricia J. Williams
As Netanyahu Annexes the West Bank, Where Are the Democrats? As Netanyahu Annexes the West Bank, Where Are the Democrats?
The early moves from Biden have been disappointing.
Jun 30, 2020 / Moustafa Bayoumi
As the Pandemic Rages On, the Right Continues Playing Dumb As the Pandemic Rages On, the Right Continues Playing Dumb
Some people really want “I miss Aunt Jemima” to be the hill they die on.
Jun 30, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Confronting the Living History of the Civil Rights Struggle Confronting the Living History of the Civil Rights Struggle
To visit the town where Emmett Till was brutally murdered is to bear witness to our ongoing struggle for justice.
Jun 30, 2020 / André Robert Lee
Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets
A new factor in these protests for Black lives has been the presence of athletes in the marches.
Jun 30, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Washington Is Still Putting the Military Before Public Health Washington Is Still Putting the Military Before Public Health
Jun 30, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger