Politics

A Former White House Adviser Was Involved in DHS’s Response to Portland Protests

A Former White House Adviser Was Involved in DHS’s Response to Portland Protests A Former White House Adviser Was Involved in DHS’s Response to Portland Protests

Formerly a Middle East adviser to Mike Pence, the official played a central role in DHS’s Portland operation.

Oct 28, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Barack Obama speaks to a crowd in front of a Biden 2020 sign

The Return of the Trump-Obama Feud The Return of the Trump-Obama Feud

Trump would rather go after the former president than Joe Biden. Obama is more than ready to hit back.

Oct 28, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Supreme Hypocrisy

Supreme Hypocrisy Supreme Hypocrisy

Installing Amy Coney Barrett during an election.

Oct 28, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Make McConnell Pay for Amy Coney Barrett

Make McConnell Pay for Amy Coney Barrett Make McConnell Pay for Amy Coney Barrett

A Republican Senate majority representing a minority of voters just packed the court with another right-wing judicial activist. This is why Senate races matter.

Oct 28, 2020 / John Nichols

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For Black Americans, Being Voters Is Who We Are For Black Americans, Being Voters Is Who We Are

Voting is not merely one right among many, an act reducible to pulling a lever. It is an identity that is a marker of full citizenship.

Oct 28, 2020 / Dorian T. Warren

‘Why Tell Me That We’re Safer Here?’

‘Why Tell Me That We’re Safer Here?’ ‘Why Tell Me That We’re Safer Here?’

Understanding community cultural perceptions of risk—the stories people tell themselves—is critical to understanding the Covid-19 pandemic.

Oct 28, 2020 / Molly Bolick

Progressives Should Support Biden Now but Be Ready to Push Later

Progressives Should Support Biden Now but Be Ready to Push Later Progressives Should Support Biden Now but Be Ready to Push Later

This year more than most election years, progressives are on tenterhooks. The anticipation is twofold: whether November 3 will mark a new chapter not just for the country but also…

Oct 27, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Brett Kavanaugh and Donald Trump

Brett Kavanaugh Prepares to Upend Election Rules to Benefit Donald Trump Brett Kavanaugh Prepares to Upend Election Rules to Benefit Donald Trump

In a footnote to a concurrence that restricted vote counting in Wisconsin, the justice included an ominous reference to Bush v. Gore.

Oct 27, 2020 / John Nichols and Joan Walsh

sign reads

Any True Recovery Must Include US Workers Any True Recovery Must Include US Workers

The pandemic has exacerbated the cruel inequities of the US economy.

Oct 27, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos

Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos Wake Up and Smell the Cheetos

Public intervention. Phone booth, Rivington and Allen Streets, NYC 2020.

Oct 27, 2020 / OppArt / Maia Lorian

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