Politics

Dr. Harry Edwards

‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’ ‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’

An interview with Dr. Harry Edwards, adviser to athlete-activists from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick.

Nov 18, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Jeff Sessions

Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights

He wrongly prosecuted black activists for voter fraud, was blocked from a judgeship because of racist statements, and opposed the Voting Rights Act.

Nov 18, 2016 / Ari Berman

Stephen Bannon

Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon

A white nationalist has no place in the White House.

Nov 17, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Trump in Albany

Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It

We have a lot to work out. 

Nov 17, 2016 / Sara Niccoli

DNC chairs

The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public

Coming off of a scalding loss, the whole party—and not just the insiders at the top—needs to hear the plans of the men and women who would lead it.

Nov 17, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Rudy G in Trump T

Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution

Remember when he was mayor?  

Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale

March For Life 2015

Eighty-One Percent of White Evangelicals Voted for Donald Trump. Why? Eighty-One Percent of White Evangelicals Voted for Donald Trump. Why?

The role abortion played in this election might be bigger than many think.

Nov 17, 2016 / Katherine Stewart

Steven Mnuchin

Bank Led by Trump Treasury Pick Accused of Racial Discrimination Bank Led by Trump Treasury Pick Accused of Racial Discrimination

Steven Mnuchin’s OneWest Bank allegedly violated the Fair Housing Act by redlining.

Nov 17, 2016 / David Dayen

Rutgers University protest

Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved Help Fight the Good Fight in Trump’s America—And Tell Us How You’re Getting Involved

We’re looking to direct our readers to good community-based, local organizations where people can get their hands dirty organizing or volunteering.

Nov 17, 2016 / no-paywall / Ali Gharib

Mideast Bahrain US Military

Trump’s Election Is a Tragedy, But Some Things Won’t Change at All Trump’s Election Is a Tragedy, But Some Things Won’t Change at All

Drone strikes, the war in Afghanistan, and America’s obsession with itself are all alive and well.

Nov 17, 2016 / Mattea Kramer

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