Government

Trump’s Yemen veto

Congress Must Stop the Killing and Override Trump’s Yemen Veto Congress Must Stop the Killing and Override Trump’s Yemen Veto

This must be a turning point in the long struggle to restore checks and balances on matters of war and peace.

Apr 17, 2019 / John Nichols

School-District Secessions Are Gathering Speed, a New Report Shows

School-District Secessions Are Gathering Speed, a New Report Shows School-District Secessions Are Gathering Speed, a New Report Shows

Wealthy school districts are increasingly splitting from poorer, more diverse ones.

Apr 17, 2019 / StudentNation / Emmanuel Felton

Cuomo extends his

Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change? Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change?

With the federal government gridlocked, it’s time for states to act.

Apr 16, 2019 / Sean McElwee

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Donald Trump Isn’t Playing Games With Ilhan Omar—He’s Inciting Violence Donald Trump Isn’t Playing Games With Ilhan Omar—He’s Inciting Violence

And he’s going to keep inciting violence until someone gets killed.

Apr 16, 2019 / Elie Mystal

William Barr leaving home

Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full

During his confirmation hearing, Attorney General William Barr vowed to be as transparent as he could. He hasn’t kept his word.

Apr 16, 2019 / Joshua Holland

Democracy Spring 2016

A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy

A Roosevelt Institute report lays out a clear and compelling plan to curb corporate power and serve the public interest.

Apr 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Take Action Now: Push the Medicare-for-All Bill Forward Take Action Now: Push the Medicare-for-All Bill Forward

Call your senators, mobilize voters, then organize a canvass for universal healthcare.

Apr 16, 2019 / NationAction

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The Twisted Truth The Twisted Truth

Stories from the warped side.

Apr 16, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

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Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue

The case against the liberal case…

Apr 15, 2019 / Our Readers

Protesting Susan Collins

Why Focusing All Our Energies on the Presidency Is a Big Mistake Why Focusing All Our Energies on the Presidency Is a Big Mistake

Expecting transformative change from the top is a recipe for disappointment. We should stop expecting saviors.

Apr 15, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami

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