Politics

Sex work protest

New Legislation Aimed at Fighting Trafficking on Digital Platforms Could Put Sex Workers in Danger New Legislation Aimed at Fighting Trafficking on Digital Platforms Could Put Sex Workers in Danger

By closing down online portals, politicians are pushing sex workers onto the streets.

Mar 30, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Scott Walker Grin

Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office

The antidemocratic governor wants to eliminate the Office of State Treasurer, and with it another potential check and balance on his authority.

Mar 30, 2018 / John Nichols

Tempe election

How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Tempe to Nashville and beyond.

Mar 30, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias

Stormy Daniels

The Trump Team’s Account of the Stormy Daniels Story Is So Bad It’s Funny The Trump Team’s Account of the Stormy Daniels Story Is So Bad It’s Funny

So why do 41 percent of Republicans buy it?

Mar 30, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Photos: Who Actually Benefits From Meals on Wheels?

Photos: Who Actually Benefits From Meals on Wheels? Photos: Who Actually Benefits From Meals on Wheels?

And why did the Trump administration think it was a good idea to cut funding for these vital programs?

Mar 30, 2018 / Photo Essay / Tracie Williams

Trump Andrews Air Force Base

If the Trump Administration Gives You Déjà Vu, This Is Why If the Trump Administration Gives You Déjà Vu, This Is Why

The president is an excellent recycler—of war crimes.

Mar 30, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon

Scott Walker Campaign

Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin

Public outcry and legal action prevented an out-of-control Republican governor from dismantling democracy.

Mar 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Trump Fox News Hands

Getting a Job at the White House Getting a Job at the White House

No need to have held any high-level posts Or do brilliant thinking that’s out of the box. No need to be held in the highest repute. You only need comment quite often on Fox.

Mar 29, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the April 23, 2018, Issue Letters From the April 23, 2018, Issue

Enlighten us!… The renewable solution… Let them feel our fear…

Mar 29, 2018 / Our Readers

Robert Mueller

If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It

The country has become increasingly polarized on Russiagate—and Republicans have more to fear from their Trump-supporting base than from Democratic challengers.

Mar 29, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss

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