Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights
He wrongly prosecuted black activists for voter fraud, was blocked from a judgeship because of racist statements, and opposed the Voting Rights Act.
Nov 18, 2016 / Ari Berman
Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon
A white nationalist has no place in the White House.
Nov 17, 2016 / NationAction
Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It
We have a lot to work out.
Nov 17, 2016 / Sara Niccoli
The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public
Coming off of a scalding loss, the whole party—and not just the insiders at the top—needs to hear the plans of the men and women who would lead it.
Nov 17, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution
Remember when he was mayor?
Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale
Eighty-One Percent of White Evangelicals Voted for Donald Trump. Why? Eighty-One Percent of White Evangelicals Voted for Donald Trump. Why?
The role abortion played in this election might be bigger than many think.
Nov 17, 2016 / Katherine Stewart
Bank Led by Trump Treasury Pick Accused of Racial Discrimination Bank Led by Trump Treasury Pick Accused of Racial Discrimination
Steven Mnuchin’s OneWest Bank allegedly violated the Fair Housing Act by redlining.
Nov 17, 2016 / David Dayen
Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved
We’re looking to direct our readers to good community-based, local organizations where people can get their hands dirty organizing or volunteering.
Nov 17, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Bernie Sanders Comes Out Fighting Against Trump and Trumpism Bernie Sanders Comes Out Fighting Against Trump and Trumpism
‘We are not going silently into the night,’ says the senator. ‘The stakes are too high.’
Nov 17, 2016 / John Nichols
Applying for a White House Job Applying for a White House Job
The résumé shows Muslim-hating? Good. Misogyny? That wins some points for men. And bashing immigrants is quite a plus. The model here is Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Nov 17, 2016 / Calvin Trillin