Politics

Trump Navy

In Trump’s Budget, America Comes Last In Trump’s Budget, America Comes Last

Throwing money at the Pentagon, while cutting everywhere else, betrays the president’s promise to rebuild our country.

Mar 21, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Borough Hall Trump Ban Protest

The End of the US Empire Can Be a New Beginning for Our Democracy The End of the US Empire Can Be a New Beginning for Our Democracy

Only by understanding how Trump fits within our recent history will the left be able to figure out where we go from here.

Mar 21, 2017 / Daniel Cantor and Barbara Dudley

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions Trump’s Relentless, Chaotic Distractions

His budget proposal is a distraction from his conflicts of interest which is a distraction from ICE deportations.

Mar 21, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Standing Rock in Seattle

These Cities Are Pulling Billions From the Banks That Support the Dakota Access Pipeline These Cities Are Pulling Billions From the Banks That Support the Dakota Access Pipeline

From Seattle to San Francisco, Albuquerque to Raleigh, cities are joining the fight to defund the controversial pipeline.

Mar 20, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Goldman Sachs

Don’t Let a Career Wall Street Lawyer Head the SEC Don’t Let a Career Wall Street Lawyer Head the SEC

Yet another nominee close to Wall Street is on his way to being confirmed for a top post.

Mar 17, 2017 / NationAction

Trump Administration

Everything Trump Did in His 8th Week That Really Matters Everything Trump Did in His 8th Week That Really Matters

Fired US Attorneys and frightening developments in North Korea. 

Mar 17, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter and George Zornick

NSA Headquarters

How To Fight for Your Rights and Privacy Online How To Fight for Your Rights and Privacy Online

Contact Congress, call the FCC, and stay engaged.

Mar 17, 2017 / Evan Malmgren

The Deeper Lessons of the Incident at Middlebury

The Deeper Lessons of the Incident at Middlebury The Deeper Lessons of the Incident at Middlebury

The Manichean model of framing political conflicts polarizes public life, unravels the bonds of common citizenship, and doesn’t create a broad majority base for significa...

Mar 17, 2017 / StudentNation / Harry C. Boyte

California food stamps

Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps

Confusion and fear about an immigration crackdown are causing some families to avoid food banks and public assistance programs.

Mar 17, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions

New York City’s mayor may have behaved like plenty of other politicians, but progressives have an obligation to do better.

Mar 17, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy

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