Politics

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’ Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

The congresswoman met with dozens of immigrant mothers who have had their children forcibly removed. 

Jun 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Trump in the White House

Donald Trump Has an Ugly Midterm Strategy Donald Trump Has an Ugly Midterm Strategy

And Democrats need to be ready.

Jun 11, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

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New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’

Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.

Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food Anthony Bourdain Knew There Was Nothing More Political Than Food

The chef and author demanded that we consider the humanity of so many who were wrongly portrayed by the rest of the media.

Jun 8, 2018 / John Nichols

Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System

Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System

The Trump administration has been systematically dividing families, opening traumatized migrants to greater distress.

Jun 8, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Activists in Austin Have a Novel Plan to Tackle its Affordable-Housing Crisis

Activists in Austin Have a Novel Plan to Tackle its Affordable-Housing Crisis Activists in Austin Have a Novel Plan to Tackle its Affordable-Housing Crisis

Hint: It involves the passage of the largest affordable-housing bond in the city’s history, plus calls for cooperatives and community land trusts.

Jun 8, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias

Fake News?

Fake News? Fake News?

The president continue to rail against bad press, and everything else that doesn’t agree with him.

Jun 8, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy

And if corporate Democrats manage to convince the party to ditch her, they’ll be alienating their progressive base.

Jun 7, 2018 / Danny Goldberg

Sanders

Bernie Sanders Is to Deliver a Commonsense Plan to Save the Postal Service Bernie Sanders Is to Deliver a Commonsense Plan to Save the Postal Service

The senator is calling on the Trump administration to strengthen the agency, not sell it off.

Jun 7, 2018 / Jake Bittle

Illinois Voting Machine

Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue

Since Trump became president, Democrats have been on a legislative winning streak that sends a powerful signal about resistance politics.

Jun 7, 2018 / John Nichols

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