Democracy

If NEA Funding Gets Cut, Say Goodbye to These Vital Community Cultural Projects

If NEA Funding Gets Cut, Say Goodbye to These Vital Community Cultural Projects If NEA Funding Gets Cut, Say Goodbye to These Vital Community Cultural Projects

From prison art therapy to tribal landmarks, art districts to agriculture-area artists, these programs make America richer.

Apr 7, 2017 / Michelle Chen

The Crisis of the Liberal Order and Pankaj Mishra’s ‘Age of Anger’

The Crisis of the Liberal Order and Pankaj Mishra’s ‘Age of Anger’ The Crisis of the Liberal Order and Pankaj Mishra’s ‘Age of Anger’

Fundamental reformation is required, if we are to do better than the world he describes.

Apr 6, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

The GOP Has Declared War on Democracy The GOP Has Declared War on Democracy

Going nuclear to confirm Neil Gorsuch is the latest example of how Republicans are thwarting the will of the people.

Apr 6, 2017 / Ari Berman

Wall Street sign

This Budding Movement Wants to Smash Monopolies This Budding Movement Wants to Smash Monopolies

A very small number of companies control most of the economy. Why hasn’t that been challenged?

Apr 4, 2017 / David Dayen

Bernie Sanders Points Finger

Bernie Sanders Just Introduced His Free College Tuition Plan Bernie Sanders Just Introduced His Free College Tuition Plan

Joining with Elizabeth Warren, Sanders wants students to organize around the legislation. 

Apr 3, 2017 / StudentNation / George Zornick

The Key to Taking Back Our Country: Fortify the Front Lines of the Resistance

The Key to Taking Back Our Country: Fortify the Front Lines of the Resistance The Key to Taking Back Our Country: Fortify the Front Lines of the Resistance

17 states and 13 congressional districts on the front lines will determine the political future of this country.

Mar 27, 2017 / Steve Phillips

Might Neo-McCarthyism Mean War vs. Russia?

Might Neo-McCarthyism Mean War vs. Russia? Might Neo-McCarthyism Mean War vs. Russia?

The “unmasking” of Putin’s American “contacts” is premised on his “act of war” against the United States—for which there is still no evidence.

Mar 22, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Worried That Voting Machines Could Be Hacked? There’s a Bill to Prevent That.

Worried That Voting Machines Could Be Hacked? There’s a Bill to Prevent That. Worried That Voting Machines Could Be Hacked? There’s a Bill to Prevent That.

The SAFE Act would permanently place our election systems in the same category as other critical infrastructure.

Mar 22, 2017 / John Nichols

Canton March

How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class

Regaining the trust of working-class voters who supported Trump will take more than opposition—it will take a real commitment to addressing the challenges that working people face.

Mar 15, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

not my president

Blue-State Secession Is Dumb and Cruel Blue-State Secession Is Dumb and Cruel

All States Matter. 

Mar 13, 2017 / Paul Blest

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