Yes, Donald Trump Is Making White People More Hateful Yes, Donald Trump Is Making White People More Hateful
A new study finds empirical evidence of the “Trump Effect.”
May 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland
Why Won’t Lincoln Chafee Support Robert Mueller? Why Won’t Lincoln Chafee Support Robert Mueller?
The Democrats, with some GOP support, are backing legislation to protect his investigation—but Chafee says Mueller is “wasting money.”
May 2, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Please Give Us Justice’: New California Law Aims to Hold Police Accountable ‘Please Give Us Justice’: New California Law Aims to Hold Police Accountable
A “first of its kind” bill would raise use-of-force guidelines for police from “reasonable” to “necessary”—a higher standard that could save lives.
May 2, 2018 / Safiya Charles
After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote
A district court ruled against the state’s voter-ID law in April—but with midterms looming, the fight for Native voting rights isn’t over yet.
May 2, 2018 / Roey Hadar
There Is an Alternative to Brutal Austerity in Puerto Rico There Is an Alternative to Brutal Austerity in Puerto Rico
Bernie Sanders has proposed a Marshall Plan for the islands, instead of an inhumane and antidemocratic oversight board.
May 1, 2018 / John Nichols
Could an Army of Accountants Bring Down Trump? Could an Army of Accountants Bring Down Trump?
In the end, the bean counters might just save us.
May 1, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon
The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless
The remarkable work of this year’s Hillman Prize winners is a timely reminder of the indispensable role of the free press in sustaining a democracy.
May 1, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Disheartened Trump Can’t Get ‘Fox & Friends’ to Hear What He’s Saying Disheartened Trump Can’t Get ‘Fox & Friends’ to Hear What He’s Saying
It’s sad!
May 1, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester
The senator has always championed the causes of veterans. Apparently, this enrages the president.
Apr 30, 2018 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor
Father Patrick Conroy reminded members of Congress that their decisions have an impact on income inequality. Now he’s out.
Apr 27, 2018 / John Nichols