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John Kerry, Havana

John Kerry Was One of the Most Significant Secretaries of State in the Last 50 Years John Kerry Was One of the Most Significant Secretaries of State in the Last 50 Years

Can his legacy survive the Trump administration?

Jan 30, 2017 / Stephen Schlesinger

Donald Trump

The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes

A year of triumph for Muslim sports heroes ends with a slap in the face from Donald Trump’s ban.

Jan 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin

LAX Protest

Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism

A poignant scene at Los Angeles International Airport over the weekend. 

Jan 30, 2017 / David Dayen

New York Anti-Trump Protestors

In the Age of Trump, Cities Will Lead the Way Toward Increased Economic Opportunity In the Age of Trump, Cities Will Lead the Way Toward Increased Economic Opportunity

Five steps New York City has taken to fight inequality and encourage more equitable growth.

Jan 30, 2017 / Brad Lander and Maria Torres-Springer

People hold up signs at an immigration rally

Lawmakers Warn of a ‘Constitutional Crisis’ as Refugees and Green-Card Holders Remain in Detention Lawmakers Warn of a ‘Constitutional Crisis’ as Refugees and Green-Card Holders Remain in Detention

Attorneys across the country continue to fight to free travelers targeted by Trump’s executive order.

Jan 30, 2017 / Alex Kane

LAX Trump protesters

Donald Trump’s #MuslimBan Is Indisputably Un-American Donald Trump’s #MuslimBan Is Indisputably Un-American

Thomas Paine called this country into being as “an asylum for mankind”—not a discriminatory state imposing religious tests on refugees.

Jan 30, 2017 / John Nichols

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Your silence will not protect you.

Jan 29, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Resistance Trumps Hate as Protesters Rally Against Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders

Resistance Trumps Hate as Protesters Rally Against Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders Resistance Trumps Hate as Protesters Rally Against Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders

In New York City, and across the country, people demand justice for refugees and Muslim immigrants banned from entering the United States by Donald Trump.

Jan 28, 2017 / Alex Kane

This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban

This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban

Friday’s executive order extended to seven countries—but that list could grow.

Jan 28, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

A game-changing federal-court ruling orders Wisconsin to redraw legislative district lines that unfairly and unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Jan 27, 2017 / John Nichols

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