Politics

Hillary At Mayors Conference

What the Democrats Must Learn From Brexit About Free-Trade Deals What the Democrats Must Learn From Brexit About Free-Trade Deals

Sanders and Clinton are right to oppose the TPP, and the Democratic Party should do the same.

Jun 27, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Is Running for King of America

Trump Is Running for King of America Trump Is Running for King of America

He believes he will save the people, not serve them.

Jun 27, 2016 / Patricia J. Williams

The Deportation Machine Obama Built for President Trump

The Deportation Machine Obama Built for President Trump The Deportation Machine Obama Built for President Trump

Before the end of his first term in office, the Obama administration expanded a small program by about 3,600 percent.

Jun 27, 2016 / Marisa Franco and Carlos Garcia

Pfizer New York headquarters

Tell Democrats to Stand Up to Big Pharma Tell Democrats to Stand Up to Big Pharma

While Americans struggle to pay for the medicines they need, the pharmaceutical industry rakes in obscene profits.

Jun 25, 2016 / NationAction

Trump Speaks on Brexit

An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously

A progressive politics that addresses the fears of voters who have been battered by austerity, globalization, and deindustrialization is absolutely necessary.

Jun 24, 2016 / John Nichols

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

I landed this morning in London, the capital of a nation that voted to turn its back on its neighbors.

Jun 24, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

The Depressing Truth About How Sexism Changes Us

The Depressing Truth About How Sexism Changes Us The Depressing Truth About How Sexism Changes Us

In Sex Object, Jessica Valenti asks “Who would I be if I didn’t live in a world that hated women?”

Jun 24, 2016 / Lauren Duca

Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps

Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps

The move would kick 190,000 people out of the program, and it’s probably illegal.

Jun 24, 2016 / Alyssa Peterson and Jeremy Slevin

UKIP Demonstrators

Political Elites’ Program of Austerity Set the Stage for Brexit Political Elites’ Program of Austerity Set the Stage for Brexit

Scapegoating immigrants for economic suffering is easier than confronting the politicians that crafted austerity policy.

Jun 24, 2016 / Dawn Foster

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate

Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.

Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker

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