Political Figures

Zelensky speaking in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke

A belated review of Servant of the People that may turn into an obituary.

Mar 16, 2022 / Barbara Garson

Ana María Archila poses for a photograph.

New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition

Though the role has little power, in recent years the state’s governors-in-waiting have often moved up. Can Ana María Archila make the road from activist to statewide office?

Mar 15, 2022 / Ross Barkan

A closeup of a brown haired white woman talking

And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik! And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik!

Donald Trump’s upstate cheerleader turns out to be one of the chief beneficiaries of New York State’s congressional redistricting.

Mar 14, 2022 / Tom Gogola

Atrocities

Atrocities Atrocities

Fifth columns.

Mar 11, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

Russian Army Men

Russian Army Men Russian Army Men

Go invade yourself.

Mar 10, 2022 / OppArt / Ron Hauge

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm

Leader and trailblazer.

Mar 3, 2022 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Black Lily

Black Lily Black Lily

Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights crusader.

Mar 2, 2022 / OppArt / Ibtisam Tasnim Zaman

Exclusive: Rashida Tlaib Wants Biden to Finish Building Back Better

Exclusive: Rashida Tlaib Wants Biden to Finish Building Back Better Exclusive: Rashida Tlaib Wants Biden to Finish Building Back Better

In an exclusive interview ahead of her remarks tonight, the Michigan Democrat said people are counting on Biden to get Build Back Better done.

Mar 1, 2022 / John Nichols

Red Flag!

Red Flag! Red Flag!

Gun deaths rise, politicians remain silent.

Feb 28, 2022 / OppArt / Emanuele Del Rosso

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