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Worse Than Lead?

Worse Than Lead? Worse Than Lead?

Special Investigation: The chemical industry strikes again, shifting from lead to flame retardants that also sicken and kill.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / Jamie Lincoln Kitman

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Black Lives Matter antifa protestors

The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters

The narratives that painted Black Lives Matter activists as “violent” have turned into legislation that targets black people, leftists, and other marginalized groups. 

Aug 14, 2018 / Erin Corbett and Elizabeth King

Donald Trump addresses NRA members

Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire

The administration is fulfilling the National Rifle Association’s wildest dreams.

Aug 14, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea

Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea

A new proposal would do little to alleviate the suffering on Europe’s borders.

Aug 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Military Might?

Military Might? Military Might?

If Trump wants a Space Force,what’s next?

Aug 14, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

If Collusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder… If Collusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder…

…then the person observing gets to decide what collusion is, right?

Aug 14, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Unite the Right 2 Counter Protestor

The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines

This year’s Unite the Right rally was a flop, but participants could still rely on the cops.

Aug 13, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

Colstrip coal plant

Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children

Rolling back environmental laws leaves kids vulnerable to lead, asbestos, insecticides, and other toxic pollutants.

Aug 13, 2018 / Herman Schwartz

Miami Dolphins Quinn

Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting Police Unions Know Exactly Why NFL Players Keep Protesting

South Florida police unions have called on members to boycott Dolphins games, because three players demonstrated against police violence.

Aug 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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