Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform? Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform?
A new wave of “progressive” prosecutors has made big promises. But is it possible for them to bring change when they are so reliant on law enforcement to do their jobs?
Nov 14, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Paul Manafort Undressed Paul Manafort Undressed
Trump’s former campaign manager leads the charge(s): conspiracy, money laundering and more! Who’s next?
Nov 14, 2017 / OppArt / Robbie Conal
Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box
They’re singing “Solidarity Forever” and winning elections in states across the country.
Nov 13, 2017 / John Nichols
As the Russiagate Investigation Builds Momentum, Trump’s Allies Attack the CIA As the Russiagate Investigation Builds Momentum, Trump’s Allies Attack the CIA
Former Trump campaign aide Carter Page is under fire for widespread, secret Russia contacts.
Nov 10, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones
Moore’s past just caught up with him—and it could beat him.
Nov 10, 2017 / John Nichols
The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success? The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success?
They didn’t just say NO to Trump, they offered a serious, affirmative agenda.
Nov 10, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias
Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton
Using racism to scapegoat NFL players was a craven and election-losing move for Ed Gillespie.
Nov 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Russia, Trump, and the Democrats Katrina vanden Heuvel: Russia, Trump, and the Democrats
Plus George Zornick on the tax bill and Danny Meyer on the trouble with tipping.
Nov 9, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The NRA Took a Big Swing in Virginia and Missed The NRA Took a Big Swing in Virginia and Missed
Are the politics of gun control finally shifting?
Nov 8, 2017 / George Zornick
‘I’m Everything Trump Hates,’ Says the New Mayor of Hoboken ‘I’m Everything Trump Hates,’ Says the New Mayor of Hoboken
Tuesday brought historic victories for candidates like Ravi Bhalla, who faced down racist attacks and won.
Nov 8, 2017 / John Nichols