A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence
On the 52nd anniversary of Public Citizen.
Jun 30, 2023 / Ralph Nader
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Goes on a Veto Binge Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Goes on a Veto Binge
The Republican vetoed 75 bills in a single session, including 43 on the final eligible day alone.
Jun 30, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
“A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent “A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent
The justice did not mince words in her dissent of the conservative supermajority's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Jun 29, 2023 / Ketanji Brown Jackson
Trump Staffers Claim to Be Shocked That He Sexualized Ivanka Trump Staffers Claim to Be Shocked That He Sexualized Ivanka
Those who cared about Trump’s sexual perversion knew. Those who wanted White House jobs pretended not to.
Jun 29, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Is “Bidenomics” Enough to Win Working Voters? Is “Bidenomics” Enough to Win Working Voters?
Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign pitch with a statement of purpose for his economic program. The question is whether his administration will live up to his stated ideals.
Jun 29, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too. The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too.
If the right really understood ESG, they would celebrate it, not denounce it.
Jun 29, 2023 / Brad Swanson
The Battle on the Abortion Borderland, Plus RFK Jr. The Battle on the Abortion Borderland, Plus RFK Jr.
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Amy Littlefield reports on abortion access a year after the repeal of Roe, and Joan Walsh talks about her experience with the ant...
Jun 29, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Is Josh Hawley All Right? Is Josh Hawley All Right?
His new book Manhood advocates for a return to ancient values of family and masculinity. In reality, it reveals the Missouri senator’s weird fixations.
Jun 29, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Ginny Hogan
In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case
With volunteers in middle and high school, approximately 1,400 teen courts in the US allow young people to be defended, prosecuted, and sentenced by their peers.
Jun 29, 2023 / StudentNation / Emily Aikens
From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration
Falsely imprisoned as one of the “Central Park Five,” Yusef Salaam will likely become Harlem’s next city council member. His top antagonist, Donald Trump, is likely heading to pris...
Jun 28, 2023 / Joan Walsh