Politics

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Jamiel Shaw,

Trump’s Racial and Ethnic Hierachy: Blacks v. Mexicans and Muslims Trump’s Racial and Ethnic Hierachy: Blacks v. Mexicans and Muslims

He says the US must choose between investing in African Americans and welcoming immigrants. Do Democrats have an answer to that false choice?

Jun 16, 2016 / Julianne Hing

A sign at a vigil for the victims of the shooting in Orlando

Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons Demand That Congress Ban Assault Weapons

America has virtually as many guns as people.

Jun 15, 2016 / NationAction

Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress

Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress

They might be able to prevent the next Orlando—if they get out of the way of gun-control legislation.

Jun 15, 2016 / Alex Lubben and Jessica Corbett

We Need a Radical Movement for Gun Control

We Need a Radical Movement for Gun Control We Need a Radical Movement for Gun Control

When the normal political system fails, it’s time to act up!

Jun 15, 2016 / The Editors

Girl Holds Sign Honoring Ali

‘Sleep Easy, My Brother’ ‘Sleep Easy, My Brother’

Muhammad Ali's funeral was an unforgettable celebration of a man who gave people the courage to speak their truth.

Jun 15, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Paul Ryan

The Right Wing Has a Solution for Poverty The Right Wing Has a Solution for Poverty

Pretend it doesn’t exist.

Jun 15, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas

Orlando Vigil

A Mother of an Orlando Victim Asks Just 1 Thing A Mother of an Orlando Victim Asks Just 1 Thing

The majority of Americans, including gun owners, support banning assault weapons—why don’t the politicians?

Jun 15, 2016 / Brave New Films

VIDEO: Abortion Providers Know Who Suffers Most When Their Clinics Are Forced to Close

VIDEO: Abortion Providers Know Who Suffers Most When Their Clinics Are Forced to Close VIDEO: Abortion Providers Know Who Suffers Most When Their Clinics Are Forced to Close

Laws across the country are increasingly restricting access to abortion. Now the Supreme Court will decide whether those laws are constitutional.

Jun 15, 2016 / The Nation

Federal Officials Ignored Years of Internal Warnings About Deaths at Private Prisons

Federal Officials Ignored Years of Internal Warnings About Deaths at Private Prisons Federal Officials Ignored Years of Internal Warnings About Deaths at Private Prisons

Following a Nation investigation into lax medical care, the Justice Department is finally moving to end its reliance on for-profit prison operators.

Jun 15, 2016 / Feature / Seth Freed Wessler

Zephyr Teachout

Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress? Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress?

The anti-corruption crusader, who gave New York Governor Cuomo a run for his money in 2014, is one of several promising Berniecrats running this year.

Jun 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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