Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard
Even without citizenship, undocumented immigrants have a big impact on our democracy.
Aug 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen
This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens
We have an opportunity to finally rein in the big banks.
Aug 8, 2016 / NationAction
France’s National Front Draws Strength From Brexit France’s National Front Draws Strength From Brexit
The party has long shrouded racism in the language of “self-determination”—now, they feel vindicated.
Aug 5, 2016 / Richard Wolin
Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other
Ryan legitimized Trump, and now he’s getting what he deserves.
Aug 5, 2016 / John Nichols
How Did GOP Presidential Nominations Decline From a World War II General to a Narcissistic TV Celebrity? How Did GOP Presidential Nominations Decline From a World War II General to a Narcissistic TV Celebrity?
This does not represent progress.
Aug 4, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich
We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections
Because, you know, it’s not as if Washington has ever done the same thing to other countries.
Aug 3, 2016 / William Greider
Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016 Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016
She was one of the first congressional candidates this year to earn an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.
Aug 3, 2016 / John Nichols
Cold War, Détente, Neo-McCarthyism, and Donald Trump Cold War, Détente, Neo-McCarthyism, and Donald Trump
The missing pro-détente argument may now be provoked by Donald Trump but is being suppressed by McCarthy-like attacks on the improbable messenger.
Aug 3, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Demand That Politicians Fight to Get Women a Raise Demand That Politicians Fight to Get Women a Raise
The Economic Policy Institute has released a plan to close the gender wage gap.
Aug 2, 2016 / NationAction
This Is How Trump Convinces His Supporters They’re Not Racist This Is How Trump Convinces His Supporters They’re Not Racist
Trump garners support from both those who would be seduced by flagrantly racist appeals and those who would be offended.
Aug 2, 2016 / Ian Haney López