Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana? Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana?
It’s popular. It’s the right thing to do. But as with so many key issues, Biden keeps pressuring the party to pull its punches.
Jul 10, 2020 / John Nichols
The Left Needs to Reclaim Free Speech The Left Needs to Reclaim Free Speech
Just because some who complain about censorship are hypocrites, privileged elitists, or defensive bigots, that doesn’t mean we should abandon the ideal of robust debate.
Jul 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Athletes Are Fighting the Olympic Ban on Protests Athletes Are Fighting the Olympic Ban on Protests
At a time of global uprisings, the Olympic ban on political dissent is under renewed scrutiny.
Jul 10, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Wisdom From Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wisdom From Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As Covid cases soar, some states are requiring the use of masks, while others are not.
Jul 10, 2020 / OppArt / Hooked Hands
For Some Students, ICE’s Visa Announcement Is Life or Death For Some Students, ICE’s Visa Announcement Is Life or Death
If the agency deports international students whose classes are online-only, those from Syria are in particular danger.
Jul 10, 2020 / Francesca Freeman and George Batah
Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice
As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, Kennedy appointed a sheriff to counsel him on criminal justice reform.
Jul 10, 2020 / Maia Hibbett
The Supreme Court’s Public-Health Approach to Abortion Rights The Supreme Court’s Public-Health Approach to Abortion Rights
The procedure can be crucial to a person’s health and livelihood. When striking down restrictions, the justices should acknowledge that.
Jul 10, 2020 / Rachel Rebouché
Today’s SCOTUS Ruling Means Trump’s Criminality Will Be Revealed—Someday Today’s SCOTUS Ruling Means Trump’s Criminality Will Be Revealed—Someday
The Supreme Court’s two rulings on Trump’s tax returns are a victory for the rule of law—even if the public won’t see the returns before the election.
Jul 9, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Three Amigos Three Amigos
Unique leaders: Governors Abbott, DeSantis, and Ducey.
Jul 9, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
What It Means When You Wear a Mask—and When You Refuse To What It Means When You Wear a Mask—and When You Refuse To
In the United States, wearing a mask is not just politicized. It is racialized.
Jul 9, 2020 / Rhea Boyd