Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left
Though her mayoral campaign is still polling in single digits, Morales would represent a profound break with the city’s past.
Apr 23, 2021 / Ross Barkan
Walter Mondale’s Decades-Long Crusade for Fair Housing and the Full Promise of Civil Rights Walter Mondale’s Decades-Long Crusade for Fair Housing and the Full Promise of Civil Rights
To the end of his life, Mondale waged the battle against segregation he had joined as the sponsor of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
Apr 23, 2021 / John Nichols
Fritz Mondale and Decency Fritz Mondale and Decency
Jimmy Carter thought the vice presidency was a “wasted national asset.” Walter Mondale, who died last week, changed that forever.
Apr 22, 2021 / Kai Bird
The Saudi Lobby Moves From K Street to Main Street The Saudi Lobby Moves From K Street to Main Street
By enlisting community members across the US to peddle the best version of the Kingdom, the Saudi lobby has given its brand an American-as-apple-pie shine.
Apr 21, 2021 / Benjamin Freeman, Brian Steiner, and Leila Riazi
Reparations Reparations
Harriet Tubman and Fannie Lou Hamer, leaders and visionaries (Media: found book, photos, shredded money, cotton, rusted padlock and chain.)
Apr 21, 2021 / OppArt / Wilhelmina Grant
These Attacks on Maxine Waters Reveal the Grifter Politics of Republican Dog-Whistlers These Attacks on Maxine Waters Reveal the Grifter Politics of Republican Dog-Whistlers
Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene would punish Waters for supporting the right to assemble and petition for the redress of grievances.
Apr 21, 2021 / John Nichols
As Democrats Rise In Virginia, So Does Intra-Party Distrust As Democrats Rise In Virginia, So Does Intra-Party Distrust
The tensions resonate nationally: How much is the party committed to diversity and inclusion, versus protecting incumbents and the establishment?
Apr 20, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Americans Got a Taste of Paid Leave. Will They Get It for Real? Americans Got a Taste of Paid Leave. Will They Get It for Real?
During the Covid pandemic, American workers had access to guaranteed paid leave for the first time in history. Advocates say now is the time for paid leave for all.
Apr 20, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Humanity Faces a Climate Emergency—Shouldn’t That Be News? Humanity Faces a Climate Emergency—Shouldn’t That Be News?
A sense of catastrophe has faded even as the environmental emergency has intensified.
Apr 20, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Got Vaccinated? Got Vaccinated?
Passport to greater freedom… carefully.
Apr 20, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Ron Hauge