Government

John McCain and Mitch McConnell

Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare Climate Deniers Are Quickly Bringing About Their Own Worst Nightmare

Jun 17, 2015 / Naomi Oreskes

Donald Trump

6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches

Who let these people run?

Jun 17, 2015 / The Nation

Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy

The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.

Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols

Jeb Bush in Detroit

Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy

The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.

Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden

Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions

Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions

North Carolina’s new voting restrictions are preventing African-Americans and Democrats from voting.

Jun 16, 2015 / Ari Berman

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How to Defend the Indefensible How to Defend the Indefensible

The issue isn't police misconduct—the issue is rap music and baggy pants!

Jun 16, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

US Navy aircraft carrier

The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo

One US military base, decades of lies, and a crime that has never been faced or righted.

Jun 15, 2015 / David Vine

After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning

After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning

Obama's TPP defeat could be the start of a progressive revival in Congress.

Jun 15, 2015 / William Greider

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Nobody saw this vote coming—but progressive activism delivered a shocking result Friday in Congress.

Jun 12, 2015 / George Zornick

Edward Snowden

Amnesty for Edward Snowden Amnesty for Edward Snowden

His claims have been vindicated by the courts, Congress, and the US public. It’s time to bring him home.

Jun 11, 2015 / Martin Garbus

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