‘This Is a Thunderbolt of Resistance’ ‘This Is a Thunderbolt of Resistance’
Progressives are flipping Republican statehouse seats to the Democrats—and sending a message to the rest of the country.
May 24, 2017 / John Nichols
Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country Wilbur Ross Is a Disgrace to Himself and His Country
The secretary of commerce is promoting an utter fantasy about authoritarian Saudi Arabia.
May 23, 2017 / John Nichols
California Takes Center Stage in the Resistance to Trump California Takes Center Stage in the Resistance to Trump
The state Democratic Party has been moving rapidly to the left—and because it has a supermajority, that portends big social reforms.
May 23, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky
These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts
Could the president be influenced by threats to his profit margin?
May 23, 2017 / Mattea Kramer
Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter
Let’s not grade a guy holding the nuclear codes on a curve.
May 23, 2017 / Joshua Holland
Trump Escalates the War on Women Trump Escalates the War on Women
Reproductive rights are not merely a women’s health issue—they are an essential component of economic health and security as well.
May 23, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Like Watergate, but Dumber Like Watergate, but Dumber
“When the president does it, that means it is not illegal!”
May 23, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus
Richard Collins III was killed Saturday night because of the color of his skin.
May 22, 2017 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia? What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia?
It has more than a little to do with the power of the Saudi lobby—as well as the administration’s deep hostility toward Iran.
May 22, 2017 / James Carden
Demand That Congress Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns Demand That Congress Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns
It’s more important than ever that we understand exactly how Donald Trump stands to benefit from the power of his office.
May 22, 2017 / NationAction