Government

Contemplation of Justice

The Supreme Court Is Poised to Find New Ways to Disenfranchise Black Voters The Supreme Court Is Poised to Find New Ways to Disenfranchise Black Voters

If the court gives the go-ahead to two new, blatantly discriminatory voting laws, we can say goodbye to free and fair elections.

Mar 5, 2021 / Elie Mystal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

The governor’s science denialism and Covid lies at CPAC far exceeded those of the former president.

Mar 5, 2021 / John Nichols

ex-felon registers to vote in Florida

Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now Why Congress Must Pass Voting Rights Reform Now

It’s the best way to stop the GOP’s accelerating voter suppression strategy—and to continue the fight for criminal justice reform.

Mar 5, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky

The Squad

We Must Protect the Squad! We Must Protect the Squad!

As soon as they arrived, the Black and brown leftists of Congress became targets of right-wing terror groups.

Mar 5, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?

Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality? Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?

The ultra-rich have gotten even richer since the pandemic began. Elizabeth Warren says her wealth tax can combat rising inequality.

Mar 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Democrats Can Win in Ohio. Will They Choose the Right Strategy?

Democrats Can Win in Ohio. Will They Choose the Right Strategy? Democrats Can Win in Ohio. Will They Choose the Right Strategy?

They must recreate the multiracial coalition that succeeded last year in Georgia and Arizona—and twice won the Buckeye State for Obama.

Mar 4, 2021 / Steve Phillips

Covid Memorial

Covid at 1 Year and Counting: The American Book of the Dead Covid at 1 Year and Counting: The American Book of the Dead

Beware the light at the end of the tunnel…

Mar 4, 2021 / Editorial / Mike Davis for The Nation

Oakland

Trump Made His ‘American Carnage’ Fever Dream True Trump Made His ‘American Carnage’ Fever Dream True

In the US, 500,000 people are dead, but the toll is higher and Covid is but one measure of public health.

Mar 3, 2021 / Something Is Happening Here / Matt Nelson

Andrew Cuomo

Democrats Need to Hold Andrew Cuomo Accountable Democrats Need to Hold Andrew Cuomo Accountable

The New York governor’s alleged misdeeds may pale next to Trump’s and the GOP’s crimes, but a worry about double standards is no excuse to junk all standards.

Mar 3, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Woke

Woke Woke

Fighting for justice.

Mar 3, 2021 / OppArt / Mac McGill

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