Politics

Lee Carter

Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans

His fight against “right-to-work” should inspire more Democrats to challenge the atrocious Taft-Hartley law.

Jan 7, 2019 / John Nichols

Haaland Davids Embrace

‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill ‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill

One of the most joyous Native parties of the century was held in a DC Hyatt on Thursday.

Jan 7, 2019 / Julian Brave NoiseCat

Tlaib Swearing In

Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington

The first Palestinian woman elected to Congress is unapologetic and proud of the community she represents.

Jan 7, 2019 / Hanna Alshaikh

Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference

Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut

Former members of Congress are already migrating like geese from Capitol Hill to K Street.

Jan 4, 2019 / George Zornick

Sen. Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy

The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.

Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols

US Capitol

The Shutdown Has Turned Uncle Sam Into a Deadbeat Boss The Shutdown Has Turned Uncle Sam Into a Deadbeat Boss

Some 420,000 “essential” government employees have been forced to report to work during the shutdown—for free.

Jan 4, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Bye-bye, Ryan

Bye-bye, Ryan Bye-bye, Ryan

Leaving a trail of Trumpesque damage.

Jan 4, 2019 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Rashida Tlaib canvasses a neighborhood

Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress

The Michigan Democrat declares: “Each passing day brings more pain for the people most directly hurt by this president.”

Jan 3, 2019 / John Nichols

The badge of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown

While the situation deteriorates at the border, thousands of Southeast Asian refugees who have lived in the US for years are facing renewed pressure.

Jan 3, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Short List

Short List Short List

As the president becomes more toxic, his choices dwindle.

Jan 3, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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