Politics

How to Steal an Election

How to Steal an Election How to Steal an Election

A lesson in purging the rolls, blocking registration, and other manipulation tactics.

Jul 24, 2020 / Ted Rall and Greg Palast

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.

Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Tribute to a True Prophet

Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet

"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington

Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

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It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation

If the next Democratic administration is serious about promoting peace, the party platform needs to condemn Israel’s illegal occupation by name.

Jul 23, 2020 / Jeremy Ben-Ami and James Zogby

Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests

Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests

Plus Zoë Carpenter on Portland, and Ivy Meeropol on Roy Cohn.

Jul 23, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.

Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

93 members of the House and 23 Senators just voted to cut the Pentagon budget. That’s a historic call for new priorities. Now, Democrats must amplify it.

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Attacks on AOC, Liz Cheney, and Portland’s “Wall of Moms” make it seem like Republicans don’t care about women. Except Ghislaine Maxwell.  

Jul 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus

Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus

Scott Walker wrote a column for the conservative Washington Times last month, under the headline, “Liberal media and Democrats fan the flames of civil rights ignorance.” The defeat…

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

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Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief

Republicans are putting American workers in danger. Progressive Democrats need to stop them before it’s too late.

Jul 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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