Politics

President Trump Departs White House For Campaign Stops In Minnesota

The Latest Trump Indictment Is the One That Really Counts The Latest Trump Indictment Is the One That Really Counts

Special prosecutor Jack Smith charged the disgraced ex-president with multiple counts of conspiracy leading up to the January 6 insurrection. Republicans can't keep making excuses ...

Aug 2, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Striking hotel workers hold placards expressing their opinion outside the Hotel Figueroa, in downtown Los Angeles.

A Political Battle Within Political Science: Which Side Is the APSA On? A Political Battle Within Political Science: Which Side Is the APSA On?

The hotel workers’ strike in Los Angeles will force members of the American Political Science Association—and Taylor Swift fans—to decide whether or not to cross union picket lines...

Aug 2, 2023 / Peter Dreier

A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal

A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal

She has used her skills to win concrete, historic political victories.

Aug 2, 2023 / Charlie Heller

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Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss

The former president's legal reckoning now includes charges of intimidation and harassment of his employees. It's one of his oldest habits.

Aug 1, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gives remarks at the Heritage Foundation's 50th Anniversary Leadership Summit at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on April 21, 2023, in National Harbor, Md.

Ron DeSantis’s Abortion No Man’s Land Ron DeSantis’s Abortion No Man’s Land

The Florida conservative signed a six-week ban in his state but is clashing with anti-abortion leaders who want a national ban, too.

Aug 1, 2023 / Joan Walsh

People sit, lay on the ground at the airport with suitcases as they wait for their flights to be rescheduled

Fear of Flying? Fear of Flying?

The fight for airline passenger rights—and holding the industry to account.

Aug 1, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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How to Balance the Supreme Court How to Balance the Supreme Court

On this episode of Contempt of Court, legal experts Dan Epps and Steve Vladeck discuss ways to find the balance in our highest court.

Aug 1, 2023 / Podcast / Elie Mystal

A still from a pro-DeSantis video made by one of his aides.

The GOP’s Nazi Problem Has Deep Roots The GOP’s Nazi Problem Has Deep Roots

To build their popular front on the right, Republicans are happy to recruit white nationalists.

Jul 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer Oppenheimer

Boffo box office.

Jul 31, 2023 / OppArt / Steve Breen

Cornel West speaking at a lectern

Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the candidate talks church, state, prophecy—and politics.

Jul 31, 2023 / Q&A / Wen Stephenson

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