Politics

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out Don’t Give In to Donald Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Campaign—Stand Up and Speak Out

Your silence will not protect you.

Jan 29, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban

This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban This Is the Beginning of Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban

Friday’s executive order extended to seven countries—but that list could grow.

Jan 28, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

A game-changing federal-court ruling orders Wisconsin to redraw legislative district lines that unfairly and unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Jan 27, 2017 / John Nichols

Isaiah Dupree holds a sign as demonstrators gather at Washington Square Park

How to Fight Trump’s Racist Immigration Policies How to Fight Trump’s Racist Immigration Policies

Contact your representatives, get involved locally, and learn about what’s at stake.

Jan 27, 2017 / Ariana Rosas Cárdenas

Donald Trump

Everything Donald Trump Did in His First Week as President Everything Donald Trump Did in His First Week as President

It’s been a dizzying week—but it’s crucial to keep an eye on what’s really happening. 

Jan 27, 2017 / George Zornick and Zoë Carpenter

Protest Crane at the White House

Trump’s Crony Cabinet May Look Strong, but They Are Scared Trump’s Crony Cabinet May Look Strong, but They Are Scared

From climate justice to the Fight for $15, movements had CEOs on the ropes—and we can still beat them.

Jan 26, 2017 / Naomi Klein

Quarterback Tom Brady

Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters

Tom Brady needs to get a clue. 

Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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Donald Trump Is a Symptom of America’s Dark Side Donald Trump Is a Symptom of America’s Dark Side

In a country that continues to embrace fear and violence, is it any wonder that a “birther” bully was elected president?

Jan 26, 2017 / William J. Astore

‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’

‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’ ‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’

And the problem is a lot bigger than Donald Trump.

Jan 26, 2017 / John Nichols

New York City March Against Trump's Muslim Ban and Proposed Wall

As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn

Residents of Kensington are forming a grassroots network to respond to any threats against vulnerable members of the community.

Jan 26, 2017 / Jay Cassano

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