16 Years Ago, Barbara Lee’s Warning Against the AUMF Was Ignored. Nevertheless, She Persisted. 16 Years Ago, Barbara Lee’s Warning Against the AUMF Was Ignored. Nevertheless, She Persisted.
Congress is finally taking steps to repeal a blank check for war.
Jun 30, 2017 / John Nichols
The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights
We are witnessing the beginning of a nationwide voter-suppression campaign, led by the White House and enabled by Congress and the Department of Justice.
Jun 30, 2017 / Ari Berman
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Claims to Relieve Taxpayers—but It’s a Sleight of Hand Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Claims to Relieve Taxpayers—but It’s a Sleight of Hand
Privatization will cost all of us.
Jun 30, 2017 / Bryce Covert
The Health-Care Debacle Has Exposed Republicans for Who They Are The Health-Care Debacle Has Exposed Republicans for Who They Are
We shouldn’t forget the abject cruelty of the “repeal” plans.
Jun 29, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL
By refusing to speak out about his desire to play, he’s defending the principle that he deserves a job on the merits.
Jun 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin
This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK
The party had a leader with integrity; a hopeful, inspiring manifesto; and energetic canvassing by new members—with a big boost from Bernie supporters.
Jun 29, 2017 / Rachel Shabi
Jason Chaffetz’s Pity Party Is Everything That Is Wrong With a 1 Percent Congress Jason Chaffetz’s Pity Party Is Everything That Is Wrong With a 1 Percent Congress
The Utah congressman has turned his housing situation into a multiyear political stunt—while voting to gut the safety net.
Jun 29, 2017 / Helaine Olen
A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea
No matter what, Surge 4.0 won’t change a fundamentally flawed strategic formula.
Jun 29, 2017 / Danny Sjursen
The Truth About Immigrants and Public Benefits The Truth About Immigrants and Public Benefits
Immigrants are already not eligible for public benefits for five years after their arrival. So why did Trump act like they are?
Jun 29, 2017 / StudentNation / Julianne Hing
Naomi Klein: Kill the Trump Within Naomi Klein: Kill the Trump Within
Plus: Zoë Carpenter on health care in the Senate and David Cole on Trump’s travel ban and the Supreme Court.
Jun 29, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener