These Missouri Students Were Suspended for Defending Their Teachers’ Union These Missouri Students Were Suspended for Defending Their Teachers’ Union
The students’ suspensions became a bargaining chip that forced teachers to forgo contract negotiations. But the students want to keep fighting.
May 24, 2017 / StudentNation / Sophie Hurwitz
Donald Trump to Hungry Seniors: Drop Dead Donald Trump to Hungry Seniors: Drop Dead
Some 10 million elders are threatened by hunger—but the president’s budget would slash desperately needed funding for food programs.
May 24, 2017 / Trudy Lieberman
‘This Is a Thunderbolt of Resistance’ ‘This Is a Thunderbolt of Resistance’
Progressives are flipping Republican statehouse seats to the Democrats—and sending a message to the rest of the country.
May 24, 2017 / John Nichols
Puerto Rico’s Political and Economic Crisis Deepens Puerto Rico’s Political and Economic Crisis Deepens
This month has seen massive protests against austerity, bankruptcy proceedings, and the return of a prodigal hero.
May 24, 2017 / Ed Morales
Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country
The secretary of commerce is promoting an utter fantasy about authoritarian Saudi Arabia.
May 23, 2017 / John Nichols
California Takes Center Stage in the Resistance to Trump California Takes Center Stage in the Resistance to Trump
The state Democratic Party has been moving rapidly to the left—and because it has a supermajority, that portends big social reforms.
May 23, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky
Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial? Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial?
Child labor can’t be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities.
May 23, 2017 / Michelle Chen
These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts
Could the president be influenced by threats to his profit margin?
May 23, 2017 / Mattea Kramer
Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter
Let’s not grade a guy holding the nuclear codes on a curve.
May 23, 2017 / Joshua Holland
Trump Escalates the War on Women Trump Escalates the War on Women
Reproductive rights are not merely a women’s health issue—they are an essential component of economic health and security as well.
May 23, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel