Government

Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?

Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal? Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?

They say their work is about a lot more than just replacing a police chief.

Jun 7, 2016 / Andrew Klein

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality

Because both candidates’ platforms fell short on the worst and oldest inequity: the racial wealth gap. Here’s how to fix that.

Jun 7, 2016 / Vishnu Sridharan

Guantanamo Bay protest

How Should American War Crimes Be Punished? How Should American War Crimes Be Punished?

The question of “justice” is anything but simple when it comes to torture.

Jun 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

Puerto Rico debt crisis

Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt? Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?

There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.

Jun 7, 2016 / Ed Morales

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate

Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics. 

Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible

“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...

Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols

Florida voting lines

Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats? Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats?

High turnout among African Americans was crucial to Democratic victories in 2008 and 2012—so why are they being ignored this time around?

Jun 6, 2016 / Steve Phillips

How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?

How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools? How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?

Kansas City, Kansas, saw amazing gains, then lost $50 million, and now they’re trying to keep up reforms on a shoestring.

Jun 6, 2016 / Jonathan Sapers

Clinton Super Tuesday Win

Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way

But Sanders and his voters deserve time to think about their next steps, too.

Jun 6, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Fascist Trump

How to Fight a Fascist and Win How to Fight a Fascist and Win

Beating Donald Trump at the polls will be a necessary, but wholly insufficient step.

Jun 6, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge

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