Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America
In an interview with The Nation, the former mayor of Bogotá discusses what his election would mean for Colombia and the region.
Apr 18, 2018 / Q&A / Miguel Salazar
A Win and a Loss in Dreamers’ Fight for In-State Tuition A Win and a Loss in Dreamers’ Fight for In-State Tuition
Two opposing decisions in Arizona and New Jersey make clear the importance of local politics for Dreamers.
Apr 18, 2018 / Julianne Hing
The Legal System Needs to Catch Up With the #MeToo Movement The Legal System Needs to Catch Up With the #MeToo Movement
It is nearly impossible to successfully sue for sexual harassment in the workplace—here’s what we can do to change that.
Apr 18, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria
For Tax Day, Fight to Repeal Trump’s Giveaway to the Wealthy For Tax Day, Fight to Repeal Trump’s Giveaway to the Wealthy
You can also demand Congress vote on Trump’s illegal air strikes on Syria and find out how to support undocumented students.
Apr 17, 2018 / NationAction
What James Comey Gets Wrong About Donald Trump What James Comey Gets Wrong About Donald Trump
He’s right that Trump is unfit to be president. He’s wrong about the solution to that problem.
Apr 16, 2018 / John Nichols
How to Be a Pacifist in a Gun-Loving Country How to Be a Pacifist in a Gun-Loving Country
True security lies not in arming ourselves against other people, but in connecting with them.
Apr 16, 2018 / Frida Berrigan
Thoughts and Prey-ers Thoughts and Prey-ers
Time to end this NRA hostage crisis.
Apr 16, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma
There is no legal justification for the current US troop presence in Syria, let alone additional air strikes.
Apr 13, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis
This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power This Political Scientist Says the Left Needs to Battle for Democracy As Viciously as the Right Fights for Power
In a new book, David Faris says it’s time for Democrats to fight fire with fire.
Apr 13, 2018 / Joshua Holland
America Is a Dangerous Place to Be a Kid America Is a Dangerous Place to Be a Kid
An analysis of OECD countries unmasks the ways America is failing its youth.
Apr 12, 2018 / Michelle Chen