Government

A large effigy of Stephen Miller that reads

The Federalist Fight Against Fascism The Federalist Fight Against Fascism

Progressive states and attorneys are charting their own course, using the courts to rein in an out-of-control president.

Apr 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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Yup, Trump Endorses Bleach Yup, Trump Endorses Bleach

Just when you think Trump’s handling of the coronavirus couldn’t get worse, he surprises us.

Apr 28, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Without Farmworkers You Wouldn’t Eat

Without Farmworkers You Wouldn’t Eat Without Farmworkers You Wouldn’t Eat

But stimulus packages aren’t providing the necessary support for them to do their jobs safely.

Apr 27, 2020 / Jim Goodman

Larry Summers

Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck

Why should we believe Biden’s promises of progressive reforms, when he seeks out the advice of this plutocrat-loving economist?

Apr 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Census form

Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census

The Census expert explains the impact of the pandemic on the decennial count.

Apr 24, 2020 / Q&A / Sam Adler-Bell

SCOTUS Just Found a Way to Inflict More Terror on Immigrants

SCOTUS Just Found a Way to Inflict More Terror on Immigrants SCOTUS Just Found a Way to Inflict More Terror on Immigrants

A new decision written by Kavanaugh reaffirms the idea that the government can reach into a black or brown person’s life—and destroy it—at any time.

Apr 24, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Once Again, Trump Shreds US Immigration Law

Once Again, Trump Shreds US Immigration Law Once Again, Trump Shreds US Immigration Law

His new ban is an election gambit—that despite his manifest incompetence and a cratered economy, he can win this fall by doubling down on xenophobia.

Apr 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

What’s Super Popular? Voting by Mail.

What’s Super Popular? Voting by Mail. What’s Super Popular? Voting by Mail.

Congressional Democrats must recognize that Americans want this change, and bargain hard for the $4 billion that will assure safe and fair elections.

Apr 24, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump Wants Sports Back, Safety Be Damned

Trump Wants Sports Back, Safety Be Damned Trump Wants Sports Back, Safety Be Damned

Reopening the National Football League could mean open season on the rest of us.

Apr 24, 2020 / Robert Lipsyte

Donald Trump

Trump’s New Immigration ‘Ban’ Is an Evil Attempt at Distraction Trump’s New Immigration ‘Ban’ Is an Evil Attempt at Distraction

The president is desperate to take attention off his coronavirus failures, so he’s turning to his favorite scapegoat—immigrants.

Apr 23, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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