Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments
If the GOP had any respect for the Bill of Rights, it would reject Trump.
Jul 17, 2016 / John Nichols
Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Reformers applaud her pledge to move on an issue that’s been a priority of Sanders backers.
Jul 16, 2016 / John Nichols
If Wayne LaPierre Held a Press Conference If Wayne LaPierre Held a Press Conference
Half-answers, typical rhetoric, and diversions.
Jul 15, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan
The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize
Who is better positioned to call Donald Trump out as a “faker” ignorant of the constitutional values that bind us together?
Jul 15, 2016 / James D. Zirin
My Journey From Louisiana to Havana, and Back Again My Journey From Louisiana to Havana, and Back Again
Afro-Cubans are clad in American flags that represent, for them, a chance at upward mobility, while at home black Americans are murdered under this same flag.
Jul 15, 2016 / Kristina Kay Robinson
The Media Are Totally Wrong About the Role of Athletes in Black Lives Matter The Media Are Totally Wrong About the Role of Athletes in Black Lives Matter
Walking in the tradition of Muhammad Ali means taking a side, not building a bridge or riding the fence.
Jul 14, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Don’t Forget: Someone Loved Philando Castile, Someone Loved Alton Sterling Don’t Forget: Someone Loved Philando Castile, Someone Loved Alton Sterling
Kai Wright on Black Lives Matter after Dallas, Harold Meyerson on Trump’s GOP, and Clara Bingham on remembering the sixties.
Jul 14, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
After a Week of Killings After a Week of Killings
The tensions are rising, and anger is, too. But Congress does not seem alarmed. Its leaders are confident. They’ve got a plan: Make certain that everyone’s armed.
Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The One Thing That Unites All Americans The One Thing That Unites All Americans
Didn’t see that coming.
Jul 14, 2016 / Jen Sorensen
Black Lives Still Matter Black Lives Still Matter
In order to truly ensure that, we will have to confront the broader culture of violence that has long gripped this nation.
Jul 14, 2016 / Kai Wright