Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967
Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.
Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him? Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him?
This mob-linked operator and ex-con could be the key to the Russiagate investigation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Meet the Activists Running for Office in Moscow Meet the Activists Running for Office in Moscow
Despite Putin’s grip on power, more than a thousand independent or opposition candidates will compete in Moscow’s municipal elections on September 10.
Sep 8, 2017 / Alyona Minkovski
Donald Trump Is Just the Latest Republican to Stoke Racial Division Donald Trump Is Just the Latest Republican to Stoke Racial Division
He is not reshaping the party, but rather carrying on a long tradition.
Sep 8, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Robert Mueller’s Brilliant Move Against Trump’s Pardon Power Robert Mueller’s Brilliant Move Against Trump’s Pardon Power
Elizabeth Holtzman on New York State’s investigations of Trump associates.
Sep 8, 2017 / Jon Wiener
We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers
Distinctions about who is more “deserving” or “patriotic” are invidious—all migrants are rights-bearing human beings.
Sep 8, 2017 / Sujatha Fernandes
How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist
The Hope CommUnity Center told Eli that she had a voice and that her voice needed to be heard rather than stifled by fear.
Sep 8, 2017 / StudentNation / Zach Daniels
Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech
The alt-right’s First Amendment narratives just give cover to campaigns of intimidation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Meleiza Figueroa and David Palumbo-Liu
Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy
It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.
Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols
The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.
Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin