What’s Up in DC: Democrats Just Missed a Chance to Grab a Needed US House Seat in Texas What’s Up in DC: Democrats Just Missed a Chance to Grab a Needed US House Seat in Texas
The Democratic Caucus holds the majority of seats in the US House of Representatives. But only narrowly. After setbacks in the 2020 election, the Democratic majority in the chamber…
May 3, 2021 / John Nichols
Will the Biden Administration Get Bolder on Improving Abortion Access? Will the Biden Administration Get Bolder on Improving Abortion Access?
The FDA’s announcement that it will permit abortion medication to be sent by mail is a start—but advocates are hoping for more.
Apr 27, 2021 / Amy Littlefield
To Serve and Protect? To Serve and Protect?
Systemic racism in the police force.
Apr 26, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper, Paul Karasik, and Ron Hauge
What’s Up in DC: The Deep Partisan Divide on D.C. Statehood Won’t Be Overcome Until Democrats Play Hardball What’s Up in DC: The Deep Partisan Divide on D.C. Statehood Won’t Be Overcome Until Democrats Play Hardball
The House of Representatives voted April 22 for the Washington, D.C., Admission Act, the latest proposal to make the District of Columbia a state. Making D.C. a state should not ha…
Apr 26, 2021 / John Nichols
Reparations Reparations
Harriet Tubman and Fannie Lou Hamer, leaders and visionaries (Media: found book, photos, shredded money, cotton, rusted padlock and chain.)
Apr 21, 2021 / OppArt / Wilhelmina Grant
As Democrats Rise In Virginia, So Does Intra-Party Distrust As Democrats Rise In Virginia, So Does Intra-Party Distrust
The tensions resonate nationally: How much is the party committed to diversity and inclusion, versus protecting incumbents and the establishment?
Apr 20, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Got Vaccinated? Got Vaccinated?
Passport to greater freedom… carefully.
Apr 20, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Ron Hauge
