Politics

Brett Kavanaugh Laughing

How the US Supreme Court Lost Its Legitimacy How the US Supreme Court Lost Its Legitimacy

The far right has long sought to limit access to authentic democratic governance. It’s succeeding.

Sep 17, 2018 / Lawrence Weschler

Brett Kavanaugh confirmation frown

Brett Kavanaugh’s Role in Schemes to Politicize the Judiciary Should Disqualify Him Brett Kavanaugh’s Role in Schemes to Politicize the Judiciary Should Disqualify Him

The Trump nominee is trying to bury his connection with one of Karl Rove’s ugliest gambits.

Sep 14, 2018 / John Nichols

Ayanna Pressley Supporters

Expanding the Pipeline for Progressive Talent Expanding the Pipeline for Progressive Talent

If Democrats win big in November, they will need an infusion of new policy staffers.

Sep 14, 2018 / James Carden

Trump Talks to Journalists

Who’s Afraid of Impeachment? Who’s Afraid of Impeachment?

Hint: It’s not the American people.

Sep 14, 2018 / Mark Hertsgaard

Alessandra Biaggi

Big Wins by Down-Ballot Progressives Are Going to Transform New York Politics Big Wins by Down-Ballot Progressives Are Going to Transform New York Politics

Insurgents did not win statewide races, but they brought down six former IDC incumbents.

Sep 14, 2018 / John Nichols

Hand Signals

Hand Signals Hand Signals

People he will shake hands with.

Sep 14, 2018 / OppArt / Jack Ohman

At the Global Climate Action Summit, Brown and Bloomberg Make Bold New Pledges

At the Global Climate Action Summit, Brown and Bloomberg Make Bold New Pledges At the Global Climate Action Summit, Brown and Bloomberg Make Bold New Pledges

The California governor denounced Trump as “a liar, a criminal, and a fool.”

Sep 13, 2018 / Mark Hertsgaard

Paul Manafort 2018

The Mueller Investigation Is Sending People to Jail—but Not for Collusion The Mueller Investigation Is Sending People to Jail—but Not for Collusion

The belief that George Papadopoulos, Michael Cohen, and Paul Manafort would turn over evidence of collusion with Russia got ahead of reality.

Sep 13, 2018 / Aaron Maté

Bill McKibben: Hurricane Florence Will Be Made Worse by ‘Stupid Political Decisions’

Bill McKibben: Hurricane Florence Will Be Made Worse by ‘Stupid Political Decisions’ Bill McKibben: Hurricane Florence Will Be Made Worse by ‘Stupid Political Decisions’

The 350.org founder on the California climate summit and the importance of “keeping it in the ground.”

Sep 13, 2018 / Jon Wiener

How Do We Close the Wage Gap? By Finally Imposing the Rule of Law on Corporations

How Do We Close the Wage Gap? By Finally Imposing the Rule of Law on Corporations How Do We Close the Wage Gap? By Finally Imposing the Rule of Law on Corporations

If Zephyr Teachout becomes New York’s attorney general, she will use the full power of the office to fight pay discrimination.

Sep 13, 2018 / John Nichols

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