Government

After Witnessing Trump’s Border Crisis, Congressman Mark Pocan Proposes to Abolish ICE

After Witnessing Trump’s Border Crisis, Congressman Mark Pocan Proposes to Abolish ICE After Witnessing Trump’s Border Crisis, Congressman Mark Pocan Proposes to Abolish ICE

He joins a growing movement to disband the agency.

Jun 26, 2018 / John Nichols

Trump Speaks with Reporters

Trump’s Tax-Cut Scam Will Only Deepen Racism and Inequality Trump’s Tax-Cut Scam Will Only Deepen Racism and Inequality

It’s not just that the law benefits the rich—it’s that in indirect ways, it could have devastating consequences for communities of color.

Jun 26, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

nicaragua protests

What Will Become of Nicaragua? What Will Become of Nicaragua?

Civil unrest marks a crucial tipping point in the country’s history of political revolution.

Jun 25, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon

Saira Rao

Swearing Off Corporate Cash: A Q&A With Saira Rao Swearing Off Corporate Cash: A Q&A With Saira Rao

The former Wall Street lawyer wants Democrats to commit to economic reform and racial justice.

Jun 25, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz

Ben Jealous in West Baltimore

Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics

The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.

Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the campaign trail

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power

The insurgent candidate from the Bronx is challenging Democrat Joseph Crowley with a scrappy grassroots campaign and a platform based on economic justice.  

Jun 22, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz

Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison.

Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison. Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison.

How sentencing reform could drastically reduce the number of people behind bars in California.

Jun 22, 2018 / Scott Graves and Steven Bliss

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The Trump Administration Still Has No Plan to Reunite Families It Tore Apart The Trump Administration Still Has No Plan to Reunite Families It Tore Apart

The 2,300 children who have been taken from their parents face a tangled legal process and a shortage of lawyers to help them through it.

Jun 21, 2018 / Zoë Carpenter

Angela Merkel stares down Trump G-7

Donald Trump’s Trade Wars Could Lead to the Next Great Depression Donald Trump’s Trade Wars Could Lead to the Next Great Depression

And we’ll be the ones who pay the price.

Jun 21, 2018 / Nomi Prins

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.

Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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