Politics

Columbia graduate students

The GOP Tax Plan Would Make It Even Harder to Be a Grad Student The GOP Tax Plan Would Make It Even Harder to Be a Grad Student

Cutting a vital tuition exemption, the plan would push students even further into poverty.

Nov 17, 2017 / Michelle Chen

We Need to Build a Wall

We Need to Build a Wall We Need to Build a Wall

Trump continues to box himself in.

Nov 17, 2017 / OppArt / Richard Borge

Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?

Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America? Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?

Chokwe Antar Lumumba has an audacious plan to make Jackson, Mississippi, the “most radical city on the planet.”

Nov 17, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Steve Cohen

It Is Time to Impeach the President It Is Time to Impeach the President

Five articles of impeachment have been proposed by members of Congress who say there are sufficient grounds to act.

Nov 16, 2017 / John Nichols

Franken Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken? What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken?

With work, Franken can and should survive this story of his past bad behavior. But if there are more tales like this, he’s probably history.

Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump

16 Women or Donald Trump—Whom Would You Believe? 16 Women or Donald Trump—Whom Would You Believe?

That’s how many women have now accused the president of harassment, assault, and other inappropriate behavior.

Nov 16, 2017 / Brave New Films

RT Was Forced to Register as a Foreign Agent

RT Was Forced to Register as a Foreign Agent RT Was Forced to Register as a Foreign Agent

And too many free-speech advocates and journalists have been silent about it.

Nov 16, 2017 / Aaron Maté

Saudi-led airstrike in Sanaa

Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen

A huge bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives says enough is enough.

Nov 16, 2017 / James Carden

The Plot to Loot America’s Wilderness

The Plot to Loot America’s Wilderness The Plot to Loot America’s Wilderness

A little-known bureaucrat named James Cason is reshaping the Department of the Interior.

Nov 16, 2017 / Feature / Adam Federman

Danica Roem

3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election

Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups. 

Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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