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A New York Constitutional Convention Could Threaten the State’s Progressive Fabric A New York Constitutional Convention Could Threaten the State’s Progressive Fabric

The case against a constitutional convention in New York State.

Nov 3, 2017 / Bob Master

1967 Constitutional Convention

A New York Constitutional Convention Would Be Good for Democracy A New York Constitutional Convention Would Be Good for Democracy

The case for a constitutional convention in New York State.

Nov 3, 2017 / Richard Kreitner

New York Anti-Trump Protestors

Sign Up for ‘Take Action Now,’ the Newsletter that Helps You Connect to the Resistance Sign Up for ‘Take Action Now,’ the Newsletter that Helps You Connect to the Resistance

Every Tuesday, “Take Action Now” features three actions involving time commitments ranging from five minutes to many days.

Nov 3, 2017 / NationAction

Mueller Capitol

Why the Papadopoulos Plea Isn’t a Smoking Gun Why the Papadopoulos Plea Isn’t a Smoking Gun

It details a possible link between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives. But Papadopoulos could also be exaggerating, misled, or lying.

Nov 2, 2017 / Aaron Maté

Please Stop Calling Black Activism ‘Divisive’

Please Stop Calling Black Activism ‘Divisive’ Please Stop Calling Black Activism ‘Divisive’

The coverage of Russian hacking runs the risk of marginalizing black voices.

Nov 2, 2017 / Anoa Changa

Ginger Zentzen

A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her

Ginger Jentzen, an anti-establishment candidate for City Council, makes a critique of local media part of her campaign.

Nov 2, 2017 / John Nichols

Donald Trump

Michelle Goldberg: Do Republicans Have the Guts to Go Against Trump? Michelle Goldberg: Do Republicans Have the Guts to Go Against Trump?

Plus Bob Dreyfuss on Mueller at work, and Tony Schwartz on Trump.

Nov 2, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Kushner Russiagate

Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling? Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling?

Cambridge Analytica was a crucial part of Trump’s election efforts—and the firm has had extensive experience in Russia.

Oct 31, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

NAACP North Carolina

This North Carolina County Has a Thriving Branch of the NAACP—and It’s Mostly White This North Carolina County Has a Thriving Branch of the NAACP—and It’s Mostly White

The chapter reveals the promise and pitfalls of racial-justice solidarity.

Oct 31, 2017 / Michael Schulson

Manafort at the GOP 2016 Convention

Manafort Monday Turns Into a Very Bad Day for Trump—and Mike Pence Manafort Monday Turns Into a Very Bad Day for Trump—and Mike Pence

Paul Manafort put the Trump-Pence ticket together and maintained ties to the veep even after leaving the campaign.

Oct 30, 2017 / John Nichols

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