Beto O’Rourke Is an Antidote to Donald Trump’s Bigotry Beto O’Rourke Is an Antidote to Donald Trump’s Bigotry
Rebuking the president’s midterm rhetoric, the Texan says, “It’s un-American. It’s not who we are.”
Nov 5, 2018 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Ignorance Has Us Headed Straight for the Second Nuclear Age Donald Trump’s Ignorance Has Us Headed Straight for the Second Nuclear Age
There’s good reason to be concerned.
Nov 5, 2018 / James Carroll
Social Media Reveal the Story Arc Republicans Used to Defend Kavanaugh Social Media Reveal the Story Arc Republicans Used to Defend Kavanaugh
A consistent message framed by a core American value crowded out credible allegations.
Nov 5, 2018 / Alan Rosenblatt, PhD and Celinda Lake
Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland
Students are not letting the death of football player Jordan McNair be forgotten, even following the dismissing of head football coach D.J. Durkin.
Nov 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy? Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy?
“Most Americans don’t hate Muslims.”
Nov 2, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump Is Somebody Who Clearly Does Not Respect Democracy’ Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump Is Somebody Who Clearly Does Not Respect Democracy’
The senator explains why Democrats must challenge right-wing extremism.
Nov 2, 2018 / John Nichols
This Pennsylvania Legislator Is an Open White Supremacist—and He’s Up for Reelection This Pennsylvania Legislator Is an Open White Supremacist—and He’s Up for Reelection
Can November’s blue wave wash away Butler County’s foremost bigot, State Representative Daryl Metcalfe?
Nov 2, 2018 / Adam Eichen
Twitch Crosses the Picket Line Twitch Crosses the Picket Line
At an annual convention for online streamers, some attendees found common ground with striking hotel workers.
Nov 2, 2018 / Evan Malmgren
Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws
Organizers hope that Initiative 1639 will juice turnout in the midterms and show that gun-violence prevention is a winner at the ballot box.
Nov 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland
In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé? In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé?
The idea that seduction is part of French national identity is blocking critical reflection on power, sex, and liberation.
Nov 2, 2018 / Karina Piser