For Red-State Democrats, There Is Only One Choice: Vote ‘No’ on Kavanaugh For Red-State Democrats, There Is Only One Choice: Vote ‘No’ on Kavanaugh
Contrary to the received wisdom, polling shows support for Trump’s Supreme Court pick would hurt senators’ reelection chances.
Sep 21, 2018 / Sean McElwee
Grassley Knows Exactly What He Was Doing 35 Years Ago—Scheming to Ban Abortion Grassley Knows Exactly What He Was Doing 35 Years Ago—Scheming to Ban Abortion
The Judiciary Committee chair will bend every rule to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as part of his career-long mission to overturn Roe.
Sep 21, 2018 / John Nichols
How Conspiracy Theories Unite the International Far Right How Conspiracy Theories Unite the International Far Right
At a recent gathering in St. Louis, paranoia, xenophobia, and racism gave far-right activists from around the world a common cause.
Sep 21, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor
Who Putin Is Not Who Putin Is Not
Falsely demonizing Russia’s leader has made the new Cold War even more dangerous.
Sep 20, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
When Disaster Capitalism Comes for the University of Puerto Rico When Disaster Capitalism Comes for the University of Puerto Rico
The ongoing privatization of Puerto Rico’s recovery threatens not only the university’s autonomy, but its very existence.
Sep 20, 2018 / StudentNation / Rima Brusi, Yarimar Bonilla, and Isar Godreau
Jeremy Corbyn and the Crisis of Anti-Semitism Jeremy Corbyn and the Crisis of Anti-Semitism
A vicious feud has engulfed the Labour Party—why can’t its leader defuse it?
Sep 20, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Allegations Against Kavanaugh Must Be Investigated, as Must His Lies Under Oath Allegations Against Kavanaugh Must Be Investigated, as Must His Lies Under Oath
Senator Grassley is rushing things because he knows a thorough inquiry could derail the Kavanaugh nomination.
Sep 19, 2018 / John Nichols
Should Immigration Laws Be Respected? Should Immigration Laws Be Respected?
If countries want the right and not just the power to control their borders, they have to consider the rights of immigrants, too.
Sep 19, 2018 / Christopher Bertram
The Fate and Future of Christine Blasey Ford The Fate and Future of Christine Blasey Ford
What lies ahead for the women who expose the despicable pasts of powerful men?
Sep 19, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria
McDonald’s Workers Walk Out Over Sexual Harassment McDonald’s Workers Walk Out Over Sexual Harassment
“Hold the burgers, hold the fries, keep your hands off our thighs.”
Sep 18, 2018 / Rebecca Grant