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The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

It’s their approach to party politics—not policy—that truly sets the progressive senators apart.

Jul 23, 2019 / Aidan Smith

Wilbur Ross: Rough Trade

Wilbur Ross: Rough Trade Wilbur Ross: Rough Trade

Messing with the 2020 Census. Any other bad ideas?

Jul 23, 2019 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

Donald Trump

Trump Cannot Declare War—Especially on Iran—Without Congress Trump Cannot Declare War—Especially on Iran—Without Congress

While Trump keeps sending mixed signals about Iran, the House has sent a clear one: It is Congress, not the president, that has the power to declare war.

Jul 23, 2019 / John Nichols

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

Sarah Godlewski is helping Wisconsinites prepare for climate change—and for retirement.

Jul 23, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

We Are at a Moment of Great Peril, and the Rule of Law Is All We’ve Got

We Are at a Moment of Great Peril, and the Rule of Law Is All We’ve Got We Are at a Moment of Great Peril, and the Rule of Law Is All We’ve Got

Mueller’s testimony should mark the beginning of a new season of investigation.

Jul 23, 2019 / Tim Weiner

David Marcus Testifying Congress

Facebook Wants Its Own Currency. That Should Scare Us All. Facebook Wants Its Own Currency. That Should Scare Us All.

Instead of embracing Facebook’s Libra, we should be rallying for a public option for digital currency.

Jul 22, 2019 / Rohan Grey

Donald Trump Is Remaking the GOP

Donald Trump Is Remaking the GOP Donald Trump Is Remaking the GOP

The National Conservatism conference shows that the Trumpian agenda of ethnic nationalism has a long future.

Jul 22, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Tokyo Olympics Protest

The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster

After spending a day with Tokyo’s anti-Olympics organizers, it was clear why they are angry about the 2020 Olympics—and that they are ready to fight.

Jul 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

The Leaked Texts at the Heart of Puerto Rico’s Massive Protests

The Leaked Texts at the Heart of Puerto Rico’s Massive Protests The Leaked Texts at the Heart of Puerto Rico’s Massive Protests

With Governor Rosselló refusing to step down, Puerto Ricans are gathering today in what could be the island’s largest-ever protest.

Jul 22, 2019 / Yarimar Bonilla

Pramila Jayapal and Mark Pocan

Behind the Scenes of the House Democrats’ Twitter War Behind the Scenes of the House Democrats’ Twitter War

In an exclusive interview, Progressive Caucus co-chair Pramila Jayapal explains how she helped broker a truce among the warring factions of the party.

Jul 22, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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