Tear Down the Monuments, Bring Our Cities to Life Tear Down the Monuments, Bring Our Cities to Life
In Richmond, the sites of former monuments to the Confederacy have become lively spaces for activism and memorializing those lost to police violence.
Jul 13, 2020 / Photo Essay / Katie Orlinsky, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation
Black Trans Lives Must Be Front and Center Black Trans Lives Must Be Front and Center
Racist policing is particularly devastating for Black trans and gender-nonconforming people.
Jul 13, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway
Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana? Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana?
It’s popular. It’s the right thing to do. But as with so many key issues, Biden keeps pressuring the party to pull its punches.
Jul 10, 2020 / John Nichols
Wisdom From Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wisdom From Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As Covid cases soar, some states are requiring the use of masks, while others are not.
Jul 10, 2020 / OppArt / Hooked Hands
Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice
As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, Kennedy appointed a sheriff to counsel him on criminal justice reform.
Jul 10, 2020 / Maia Hibbett
The Supreme Court’s Public-Health Approach to Abortion Rights The Supreme Court’s Public-Health Approach to Abortion Rights
The procedure can be crucial to a person’s health and livelihood. When striking down restrictions, the justices should acknowledge that.
Jul 10, 2020 / Rachel Rebouché
Today’s SCOTUS Ruling Means Trump’s Criminality Will Be Revealed—Someday Today’s SCOTUS Ruling Means Trump’s Criminality Will Be Revealed—Someday
The Supreme Court’s two rulings on Trump’s tax returns are a victory for the rule of law—even if the public won’t see the returns before the election.
Jul 9, 2020 / Elie Mystal
China and Hong Kong Face Off China and Hong Kong Face Off
Protests rage as China cracks down.
Jul 8, 2020 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards
An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness
Scenes from a pandemic: 15
Jul 8, 2020 / Makani Themba
Defund the Pentagon, Too Defund the Pentagon, Too
Any effort to reduce police spending and focus on social programs should include massive cuts to the Pentagon’s bloated budget.
Jul 8, 2020 / William D. Hartung