Politics

Children enrolled at the Sunset Park Early Childhood Development Center in Brooklyn, funded through the Head Start program.

Head Start Rule Changes Would Slash Enrollment of Homeless Children Head Start Rule Changes Would Slash Enrollment of Homeless Children

Head Start currently mandates that programs prioritize enrolling children in homeless families. The Trump administration’s proposed rule change would completely undo that.

Aug 27, 2026 / Bryce Covert

Balloons drop following a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

If Democrats Want to Win, They Have to Drain the SWAMP If Democrats Want to Win, They Have to Drain the SWAMP

It’s time to stop favoring straight white men in everything the party does.

Aug 26, 2026 / Steve Phillips

The US Supreme Court at dusk.

The Supreme Court Is Helping Trump Rig the Midterms The Supreme Court Is Helping Trump Rig the Midterms

Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting is patently unconstitutional—but that didn’t stop the court from giving it the green light.

Aug 26, 2026 / Elie Mystal

An official mail ballot drop box during a 2026 primary election in New York.

The Supremes, Trump, and Voting—Plus Colson Whitehead’s Harlem The Supremes, Trump, and Voting—Plus Colson Whitehead’s Harlem

David Cole explains the latest court rulings on Trump’s efforts to undermine Democratic voting, and John Powers comments on the new novel “Cool Machine.”

Aug 26, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

James Talarico speaks during a “Talarico for Texas: Frontera Tour” campaign rally at the International Center for Trade convention center on July 13, 2026, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Why the Democrats’ Path Back to Power Runs Through the Kitchen Table Why the Democrats’ Path Back to Power Runs Through the Kitchen Table

A unique new messaging study underscores the supremacy of economic populism in rural America and beyond.

Aug 25, 2026 / Erica Etelson and Jared Abbott

Cuban military personnel carry caricatures of Donald Trump.

Pramila Jayapal at the PanAmerican Congress Pramila Jayapal at the PanAmerican Congress

The Trump administration’s “Donroe” Doctrine promotes a flawed and failed policy of US intervention in the hemisphere.

Aug 25, 2026 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Graham Platner on June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

Unpacking Platner Unpacking Platner

On today’s episode of Fighting Fascism, reflections on Graham Platner, the lessons of primary season, debates over “wokeness,” data centers, and what lies ahead in November.

Aug 24, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries.

How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries

Democrats need a fighter, but the congressional leader is addicted to illusory comity.

Aug 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Road Trip to Nowhere

Road Trip to Nowhere Road Trip to Nowhere

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's reality show is an ungainly mix of corporate corruption and MAGA agitprop.

Aug 24, 2026 / Henry Burke

US President Donald Trump and Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson walking to board Air Force One on August 14, 2026.

Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea

Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Israel, Syria, Gaza, and Iran to Sudan, Ukraine, Korea, US tariffs, and Trump’s military agenda.

Aug 21, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

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