Scalia: the Most Influential Justice Without Influence in Supreme Court History Scalia: the Most Influential Justice Without Influence in Supreme Court History
He was on the losing side during much of his tenure, and his theory of originalism never attracted majority support.
Feb 18, 2016 / David Cole
Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution
Environmental racism extends far beyond Flint.
Feb 18, 2016 / Bryce Covert
We Already Had an Election to Decide Who Gets to Appoint the Next Supreme Court Justice We Already Had an Election to Decide Who Gets to Appoint the Next Supreme Court Justice
It was in 2012.
Feb 15, 2016 / Nan Aron and Kyle C. Barry
The Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination Is Just Beginning The Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination Is Just Beginning
A long, tough, honest campaign focused on issues and strategy is a good thing.
Feb 11, 2016 / The Editors
The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve
We know how to help children fleeing violence in Central America. Instead, we’re raiding communities and deporting families.
Feb 11, 2016 / Elizabeth Holtzman
The Obama Administration Recklessly Escalates Confrontation With Russia The Obama Administration Recklessly Escalates Confrontation With Russia
By quadrupling military spending on NATO’s forces on Russia’s border, Washington risks turning the new Cold War into a hot one.
Feb 9, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race
Clinton eked out her narrow victory only because she adopted Bernie’s populist message. Both she and the Democratic Party have now welcomed his call for more debates.
Feb 4, 2016 / The Editors
Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress
From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.
Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols
Asking for a Friend: How to Tell if You’re Sexist in Bed Asking for a Friend: How to Tell if You’re Sexist in Bed
Liza answers a maybe-benighted male, and a woman whose politics are clashing with her dating life.
Feb 4, 2016 / Liza Featherstone