Politics

Trump Infrastructure Plan

The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan

Eighteen months into his administration, no credible proposal has been made.

Jul 2, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Roger Scruton’s Conservative Moment

Roger Scruton’s Conservative Moment Roger Scruton’s Conservative Moment

Scruton’s new book is framed as an “invitation to the great tradition” of the right—but what it offers is anachronistic and hopelessly obscure.

Jul 2, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

Protesters pray during a Rally For Our Children event to protest a new

Cities Are Saying ‘No’ to ICE by Canceling Their Contracts With the Agency Cities Are Saying ‘No’ to ICE by Canceling Their Contracts With the Agency

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, June 2018: From Austin to Toledo and beyond.

Jul 2, 2018 / Sophie Kasakove

Family separation protest

Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps

When the Supreme Court becomes Trump’s tool, it falls to us to protect our Constitution.

Jun 29, 2018 / Linda Sarsour

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

So why is it always the left that’s being told to pipe down?

Jun 29, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical Mohamed Salah Cannot Be Apolitical

The international retirement of the Egyptian soccer superstar would be devastating but unsurprising.

Jun 29, 2018 / Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi and Dave Zirin

Ben Jealous fist pump

Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy

The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.

Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Marine walks in Afghanistan

We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending

Deficit spending abroad is driving inequality at home.

Jun 28, 2018 / Stephanie Savell

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

The blistering 24-page decision offers some hope to the families who have been torn apart. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thumbs Up

We’re Going to Abolish ICE We’re Going to Abolish ICE

It’s just the beginning, but candidates across the country are starting to step up.

Jun 28, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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