How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court
During the past 30 years, Republicans began stacking the court with a new kind of justice—the zealot who not only ignores precedent but ignores reality itself.
Jul 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal for The Nation
In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy
But is the Biden administration listening?
Jul 6, 2022 / Jacob Sugarman
We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence
If progressives don’t find a unifying message of community and love, and find it soon, the guns already out there may be put to use in unspeakable ways.
Jul 6, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right
Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.
Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer
What Chesa Boudin’s Recall Means for Children With Incarcerated Parents What Chesa Boudin’s Recall Means for Children With Incarcerated Parents
If we want to seriously reform our criminal justice system, we need to listen to those who have felt the human costs of incarceration.
Jul 4, 2022 / StudentNation / Owen Mortner
How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation
When well-meaning critics described her subjects as downtrodden, Rego shot back, “These women are not victims.”
Jul 1, 2022 / Margaret Spillane
Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt
The senator played a part in Trump’s scheme, and his actions need to be investigated by the January 6 Committee and the Department of Justice.
Jun 30, 2022 / John Nichols
Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health
The past week has effectively supplied us with the data on two natural experiments that reveal just how dangerous this court is.
Jun 30, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves
France Rediscovers Parliamentary Politics France Rediscovers Parliamentary Politics
Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition would rather look for allies on the far right than on the left.
Jun 30, 2022 / Harrison Stetler
Mark Meadows Is the Biggest January 6 Coward. Also, Perhaps, a Criminal. Mark Meadows Is the Biggest January 6 Coward. Also, Perhaps, a Criminal.
The Trump chief of staff should be in prosecutors’ crosshairs, not for his cowardice but for his support for Trump’s violent coup attempt.
Jun 29, 2022 / Joan Walsh