Politics

Trump in the White House

Donald Trump Is Just the Latest Republican to Stoke Racial Division Donald Trump Is Just the Latest Republican to Stoke Racial Division

He is not reshaping the party, but rather carrying on a long tradition.

Sep 8, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Muller in June, 2017

Robert Mueller’s Brilliant Move Against Trump’s Pardon Power Robert Mueller’s Brilliant Move Against Trump’s Pardon Power

Elizabeth Holtzman on New York State’s investigations of Trump associates.

Sep 8, 2017 / Jon Wiener

berkeley rally against hate

Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech

The alt-right’s First Amendment narratives just give cover to campaigns of intimidation.

Sep 8, 2017 / Meleiza Figueroa and David Palumbo-Liu

Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill

Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy

It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.

Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Trump’s elimination of DACA is just part of his administration’s attack on undocumented immigrants.

Sep 8, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Khader El-Yateem

Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official

Khader El-Yateem has ignited a diverse progressive base. Can he win over everyone else?

Sep 8, 2017 / Sarah Aziza

In Search of the ‘Vital Center’

In Search of the ‘Vital Center’ In Search of the ‘Vital Center’

Is the politics of moderation really the best way to avoid tyranny?

Sep 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Schlozman

I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship?

I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship? I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship?

Another reader asks how to handle a trash-talking comrade in a tight-knit activist community.

Sep 8, 2017 / Liza Featherstone

trump schumer

Did President Trump Really Strike A Deal That Screwed Republicans? Did President Trump Really Strike A Deal That Screwed Republicans?

The whole question revolves around whether Democrats actually want to play hardball. 

Sep 7, 2017 / David Dayen

Defend DACA Protesters

With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs

Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.

Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

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