Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress Call the Top 20 Recipients of NRA Cash in Congress
They might be able to prevent the next Orlando—if they get out of the way of gun-control legislation.
Jun 15, 2016 / Alex Lubben and Jessica Corbett
The Right Wing Has a Solution for Poverty The Right Wing Has a Solution for Poverty
Pretend it doesn’t exist.
Jun 15, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas
A Mother of an Orlando Victim Asks Just 1 Thing A Mother of an Orlando Victim Asks Just 1 Thing
The majority of Americans, including gun owners, support banning assault weapons—why don’t the politicians?
Jun 15, 2016 / Brave New Films
Donald Trump Isn’t a ‘Gifted Amateur,’ He’s a Racist Saboteur Donald Trump Isn’t a ‘Gifted Amateur,’ He’s a Racist Saboteur
Let’s call out Newt Gingrich’s comments for the cretinous gibberish they are.
Jun 9, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years
Just a few years ago we were on the road to dramatic cuts. Here’s how activists and their congressional allies changed that.
Jun 7, 2016 / Stephanie Taylor
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Republicans Have a Dangerous New Weapon Republicans Have a Dangerous New Weapon
Nobody likes paying taxes, but impeachment proceedings are wildly inappropriate.
Jun 1, 2016 / Ted Gup
A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges A New Campaign to Hold Wall Street Accountable Emerges
Take on Wall Street sets the stage for the next wave of financial reform.
May 31, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration
Sentencing reform will be a compromise between moderate and conservative Republicans, unless Democrats finally come to the table.
May 31, 2016 / Inimai M. Chettiar and Ames Grawert
A Big Victory for Voting Rights in Ohio A Big Victory for Voting Rights in Ohio
A federal court restores a week of early voting and same-day registration for thousands of voters in the key swing state.
May 24, 2016 / Ari Berman