This Monday, Join Protests Across the Country to Block Trump’s Climate-Denying Cabinet Picks This Monday, Join Protests Across the Country to Block Trump’s Climate-Denying Cabinet Picks
For the Day Against Denial, people across the country will rally at their senators’ offices.
Jan 7, 2017 / NationAction
Democrats Find a Silver Lining—and Renew Their Fighting Spirit Democrats Find a Silver Lining—and Renew Their Fighting Spirit
At a party for new Democratic congresswomen, and in the halls of advocacy groups, you can still feel the grief and PTSD. But there’s also a lot of fight.
Jan 6, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump
Congressional Progressive Caucus members interrupt certification of electoral votes to raise concerns about voter suppression.
Jan 6, 2017 / John Nichols
Almost No One Likes the GOP’s ‘Repeal and Delay’ Plan for Obamacare Almost No One Likes the GOP’s ‘Repeal and Delay’ Plan for Obamacare
As Republicans rush to repeal the law, even conservatives are starting to worry about what will happen next.
Jan 6, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Republicans Can’t Just Pretend Obamacare Never Happened Republicans Can’t Just Pretend Obamacare Never Happened
It may be here to stay.
Jan 6, 2017 / David Dayen
As Trump’s Inauguration Looms, the Window to Release Guantánamo Detainees Is Closing As Trump’s Inauguration Looms, the Window to Release Guantánamo Detainees Is Closing
Detainees cleared for release fear the Trump administration, which is all but certain to continue indefinite detention.
Jan 6, 2017 / John Knefel
Trump Is Threatening to Roll Back Normalization With Cuba—Here’s What’s at Stake Trump Is Threatening to Roll Back Normalization With Cuba—Here’s What’s at Stake
Obama’s Cuba policy opened a new era of peaceful coexistence. Can it survive President Trump?
Jan 6, 2017 / Peter Kornbluh
Donald Trump Is Not Too Big to Fail Donald Trump Is Not Too Big to Fail
His victory illustrates the weakness of the Republican Party, not its strength. And despite his braggadocio, he’s vulnerable.
Jan 6, 2017 / Column / Gary Younge
Public Transportation Is a Necessity. Why Does New York Price It Like a Luxury? Public Transportation Is a Necessity. Why Does New York Price It Like a Luxury?
It’s time for the city to subsidize MetroCards for low-income New Yorkers.
Jan 6, 2017 / David R. Jones and Nancy Rankin
Asking for a Friend: How Can I Embrace Kinky Sex in a ‘Pussy-Grabbing’ Era? Asking for a Friend: How Can I Embrace Kinky Sex in a ‘Pussy-Grabbing’ Era?
Another reader wants to know: Should I dispute my distant relatives’ awful opinions?
Jan 6, 2017 / Liza Featherstone