Stacey Plaskett’s ‘How Dare You?’ Indictment Demolished a Dog-Whistling Republican Stacey Plaskett’s ‘How Dare You?’ Indictment Demolished a Dog-Whistling Republican
After Glenn Grothman claimed advocates for Black lives don’t like “the old-fashioned family,” Plaskett gave him no quarter.
Mar 11, 2021 / John Nichols
Will the Democrats Renew Their Membership in the War Party? Will the Democrats Renew Their Membership in the War Party?
Regardless of which party is in power, US foreign policy since 9/11 has meant a unified government under the masters of war.
Mar 11, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich
Now Is the Time to Restore the Power of Labor Now Is the Time to Restore the Power of Labor
Strengthening unions would play a critical part in tackling our country’s staggering inequality.
Mar 9, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Democrats Refusing to Fight for $15 Are the Best Allies Republicans Have Democrats Refusing to Fight for $15 Are the Best Allies Republicans Have
When eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus blocked a wage hike, they endangered Democratic prospects in 2022.
Mar 9, 2021 / John Nichols
Two Cheers for Joe Manchin Two Cheers for Joe Manchin
Democrats should let the West Virginian have his small victories while they pass big bills.
Mar 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now
It’s the best way to stop the GOP’s accelerating voter suppression strategy—and to continue the fight for criminal justice reform.
Mar 5, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
We Must Protect the Squad! We Must Protect the Squad!
As soon as they arrived, the Black and brown leftists of Congress became targets of right-wing terror groups.
Mar 5, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality? Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?
The ultra-rich have gotten even richer since the pandemic began. Elizabeth Warren says her wealth tax can combat rising inequality.
Mar 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Democrats Can Win in Ohio. Will They Choose the Right Strategy? Democrats Can Win in Ohio. Will They Choose the Right Strategy?
They must recreate the multiracial coalition that succeeded last year in Georgia and Arizona—and twice won the Buckeye State for Obama.
Mar 4, 2021 / Steve Phillips
Trump Made His ‘American Carnage’ Fever Dream True Trump Made His ‘American Carnage’ Fever Dream True
In the US, 500,000 people are dead, but the toll is higher and Covid is but one measure of public health.
Mar 3, 2021 / Something Is Happening Here / Matt Nelson