Government

Statue

This Is the Perfect Moment to Push for Reparations This Is the Perfect Moment to Push for Reparations

Congress ignored a bill to study the issue for 30 years. It’s time for African Americans to be paid what they are owed.

Jul 8, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Donald Trump

Just How Far Can Trump Go in an Emergency? Just How Far Can Trump Go in an Emergency?

The presidency has vast powers that Trump hasn’t tapped into yet—but which he could wield if he becomes desperate.

Jul 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Charles Booker raises his fist

Charles Booker Could Have Won Charles Booker Could Have Won

If progressive organizations keep waiting for candidates to catch fire before they hop on board, we’re doomed to keep losing winnable races.

Jul 8, 2020 / Karthik Ganapathy

An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness

An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness

Scenes from a pandemic: 15

Jul 8, 2020 / Makani Themba

Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat

Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat Our Nation Needs a Wake-Up Call to the Nuclear Threat

A new book sounds the alarm.

Jul 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump at Mt. Rushmore

Trump’s ‘Heroes’ Garden Is a Nationalistic Nightmare Trump’s ‘Heroes’ Garden Is a Nationalistic Nightmare

The president pushes “lifelike” aesthetics and downplays the disease that’s killing people all over the country.

Jul 7, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero?

Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero? Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero?

Handed a golden opportunity to speak truth to power, the good doctor remains a team player in an administration bent on disaster.

Jul 7, 2020 / Mike Davis

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders

Here’s a fun little game to help you unwind!

Jul 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Topple the Electoral College

Topple the Electoral College Topple the Electoral College

A Supreme Court ruling upholding restrictions on “faithless electors” does nothing to legitimize this antidemocratic institution.

Jul 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Steve Bullock

Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats? Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats?

Steve Bullock’s knack for navigating local politics could have national implications as he runs against a Trump-aligned incumbent.

Jul 6, 2020 / Gabriel Furshong

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