Politics

Representative Ro Khanna Explains Why He Called Out Biden’s Air Strike in Syria

Representative Ro Khanna Explains Why He Called Out Biden’s Air Strike in Syria Representative Ro Khanna Explains Why He Called Out Biden’s Air Strike in Syria

“I thought it was so important that, early on, Congress take a stand.”

Mar 22, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols

The United States-Mexico borderlands in Arizona

Border State Voters Support Humane Immigration Reform Border State Voters Support Humane Immigration Reform

A poll of Arizona voters shows that, unlike their elected officials, they care more about policy than congressional procedure.

Mar 19, 2021 / Aída Chávez

Governor Gavin Newsom Visits School To Highlight State's Reopening Efforts

The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice

An effort to recall the California governor is aimed at blocking progress toward reducing wealth inequality and mass incarceration.

Mar 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Having a Bad Day

Having a Bad Day Having a Bad Day

Do you hear something? Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of March 15.

Mar 19, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

The Vermont senator’s championship of a Wisconsin health care union’s demand for a contract respecting work-life balance signals a new era of labor solidarity.

Mar 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Colin Kaepernick kneeling

The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’ The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’

Conservatives don’t hate cancellation. They hate consequences—for themselves.

Mar 19, 2021 / Kali Holloway

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Tight labor markets give workers power.

Mar 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal

Anti-Asians

Anti-Asians Anti-Asians

Who Knew?

Mar 18, 2021 / OppArt / Jack Ohman

Covid Positive

The Essential Pandemic Relief Bill Is Medicare for All The Essential Pandemic Relief Bill Is Medicare for All

Covid-19 further revealed that a for-profit health care system doesn’t work. A coalition of House Democrats has reintroduced the bill that secures health care as a human right.

Mar 18, 2021 / John Nichols

Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio

Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio

Plus Carol Sobel on Black Lives Matter vs. the LAPD.

Mar 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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