Paid Family Leave Is a Game Changer for New Parents’ Health, Not Just Their Economic Security Paid Family Leave Is a Game Changer for New Parents’ Health, Not Just Their Economic Security
The transition to parenthood is a critical window when parents’ mental and physical health is at risk. Paid leave can protect them—and their babies.
Aug 12, 2019 / Benjamin Ryan
Does Paul Ryan Think White Supremacist Hate Is a ‘Hoax’? Does Paul Ryan Think White Supremacist Hate Is a ‘Hoax’?
The former speaker of the House is on the Fox Corporation board—does he share the view, as stated on Fox News, that white supremacy is “actually not a real problem in America”?
Aug 9, 2019 / John Nichols
Why Do We Hate Immigrants? Why Do We Hate Immigrants?
Whether we are indigenous to this land, whether we came in the hull of a slave ship or landed at Ellis Island, our government’s brutal response to the migrant crisis is an affront ...
Aug 8, 2019 / Kevin Powell
Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day
There was plenty of conflict at the DSA’s national convention, but delegates came out of it with a clear plan for the fight ahead.
Aug 7, 2019 / Eric Blanc
What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens
“Four years from now there’s going to be a movement of people who are hungry for real, transformative criminal justice reform.”
Aug 7, 2019 / Ross Barkan
No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’ No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’
Progressives should still subscribe to the newspaper of record. Just don’t expect it to save us from Trump.
Aug 7, 2019 / Jeet Heer
There Is No ‘Nursing Shortage.’ There’s Just a Good Nursing Job Shortage. There Is No ‘Nursing Shortage.’ There’s Just a Good Nursing Job Shortage.
The solution lies in radically rethinking how we provide health care.
Aug 7, 2019 / Michelle Chen
Who Doesn’t Love Private Health Insurance? Who Doesn’t Love Private Health Insurance?
Some days, arguing with your representative over the phone is the only human connection you have.
Aug 7, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus
Their bold ideas will be dead on arrival if Trumpists keep the chamber.
Aug 6, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Boundaries of Whiteness Are Protected With Blood and Bullets The Boundaries of Whiteness Are Protected With Blood and Bullets
“Great replacement” theory has inspired four mass shootings in the past year. While this racist idea isn’t new, the Internet is making it even more dangerous.
Aug 5, 2019 / Talia Lavin