Dear Media, Please Cut the Sob Stories About Trump Voters Hurt by Trump Policies Dear Media, Please Cut the Sob Stories About Trump Voters Hurt by Trump Policies
It’s time to focus on the people who’ve been fighting to stop him all along.
Jan 8, 2019 / Elie Mystal
This Is How We Win This Is How We Win
It’s time to bring back the power of the strike.
Jan 8, 2019 / Jane McAlevey
Why the Ideas Primary Matters Why the Ideas Primary Matters
What’s important now is to hold the media accountable for reporting on the substance of the ideas fairly, not simply on the glitz and gossip of the campaigns.
Jan 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country
“Fact-checking” the president’s hate is not a sufficient fix.
Jan 8, 2019 / George Zornick
Belt-Tightening Loopholes Belt-Tightening Loopholes
Curiously, austerity always asks more from those without.
Jan 8, 2019 / OppArt / Eneko Las Heras
Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans
His fight against “right-to-work” should inspire more Democrats to challenge the atrocious Taft-Hartley law.
Jan 7, 2019 / John Nichols
‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill ‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill
One of the most joyous Native parties of the century was held in a DC Hyatt on Thursday.
Jan 7, 2019 / Julian Brave NoiseCat
Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington
The first Palestinian woman elected to Congress is unapologetic and proud of the community she represents.
Jan 7, 2019 / Hanna Alshaikh
Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut
Former members of Congress are already migrating like geese from Capitol Hill to K Street.
Jan 4, 2019 / George Zornick
Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy
The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.
Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols