What ‘The Awl’ Gave Us What ‘The Awl’ Gave Us
The Awl showed many of us that diving into the weird and marginal could be fun and meaningful—and still produce great writing.
Jan 17, 2018 / Bijan Stephen
Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia
By criminalizing alleged “contacts with the Kremlin”—and by demonizing Russia itself—today’s Democrats are becoming the party of the new and more perilous Cold War.
Jan 17, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Who Could Have Guessed? Who Could Have Guessed?
It sure would be unfortunate if the president was mentally unfit.
Jan 17, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump
MLK Day wasn’t a day for syrupy tributes, as players connected King’s holiday to the current moment.
Jan 17, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin
In a district that backed Trump 55-38, Patty Schachtner sweeps to victory with a result that has shocked the state—and Governor Scott Walker.
Jan 17, 2018 / John Nichols
A DACA Deal Is in the Works, With or Without Trump A DACA Deal Is in the Works, With or Without Trump
The framework of a bipartisan immigration deal exists, but passing it will not be easy.
Jan 17, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Tweeter in Chief Tweeter in Chief
Limited characters, from a characterless creature.
We Need a Complete Nuclear-Weapons Ban We Need a Complete Nuclear-Weapons Ban
The terrifying incident in Hawaii proves that nuclear disarmament is as important as ever.
Jan 16, 2018 / Ray Acheson
Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy
For more than 50 years, family reunification has been a humane and compassionate part of our system.
Jan 16, 2018 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
We Still Need to Pass the Dream Act. Take Action to Make It Happen We Still Need to Pass the Dream Act. Take Action to Make It Happen
You can also demand that your representatives fight for net neutrality and get started on a campaign to transition your community to 100 percent renewable energy.
Jan 16, 2018 / NationAction