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Homelessness in Silicon Valley

The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype

If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.

Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In San Juan, people leave shoes to represent the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico

You can also demand justice for a trans woman who died in ICE custody and ask your representative in the House to vote to save net neutrality.

Jun 5, 2018 / NationAction

Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?

Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys? Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?

For the first time in years, conservative incumbents are facing reform-minded challengers. Can the reformers prevail?

Jun 5, 2018 / Jessica Pishko

Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?

Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?

The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?

Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings

It hard job, being president.

Jun 5, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Bilingual classroom California

Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously

Language rights, immigration, and identity formation are intrinsically linked.

Jun 4, 2018 / Michael Leger

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart

The impeachment power was established to address presidents who assert kingly powers to abuse pardons and shut down inquiries into their own wrongdoing.

Jun 4, 2018 / John Nichols

Kevin de Leόn Senate campaign

Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party

And he wants the Democratic establishment to get out of the way. 

Jun 4, 2018 / Sean McElwee

The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think

The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think

Justice Kennedy’s narrow ruling could open the floodgates for other suits designed to chip away at LGBTQ rights.

Jun 4, 2018 / Sarah Posner

Losing Bobby

Losing Bobby Losing Bobby

The last campaign of Robert F. Kennedy.

Jun 4, 2018 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

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