Under the Influence: Michael Pollan and Leslie Jamison, Sober and Intoxicated Under the Influence: Michael Pollan and Leslie Jamison, Sober and Intoxicated
Taking drugs and recovering are not always as incompatible as they seem.
Jun 5, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow
Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys? Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?
For the first time in years, conservative incumbents are facing reform-minded challengers. Can the reformers prevail?
Jun 5, 2018 / Jessica Pishko
Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?
The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?
Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings
It hard job, being president.
Jun 5, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously
Language rights, immigration, and identity formation are intrinsically linked.
Jun 4, 2018 / Michael Leger
The Supreme Court’s War on Class-Action Lawsuits The Supreme Court’s War on Class-Action Lawsuits
In the Epic Systems case, the Supreme Court made it that much harder for workers to seek collective justice.
Jun 4, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart
The impeachment power was established to address presidents who assert kingly powers to abuse pardons and shut down inquiries into their own wrongdoing.
Jun 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party
And he wants the Democratic establishment to get out of the way.
Jun 4, 2018 / Sean McElwee
The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think
Justice Kennedy’s narrow ruling could open the floodgates for other suits designed to chip away at LGBTQ rights.
Jun 4, 2018 / Sarah Posner
Meet the New, Super-Expensive Stealth Bomber the US Doesn’t Need Meet the New, Super-Expensive Stealth Bomber the US Doesn’t Need
Jimmy Carter once canceled a massive weapons project because it was useless. Would Trump?
Jun 4, 2018 / William J. Astore