Politics

McDonald's Minimum Wage Protest

Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws

With Republicans in control of Congress, the White House, and 32 statehouses across the country, organizers are hard at work beating back so-called “right-to-work” laws.

Feb 27, 2017 / NationAction

Tom Perez DNC

Tom Perez Will Be a Strong Fighter for Civil Rights Tom Perez Will Be a Strong Fighter for Civil Rights

The new DNC chair opposed voter-ID laws, investigated police misconduct, and protected workers’ rights.

Feb 27, 2017 / Ari Berman

Keith Ellison and Tom Perez

Tom Perez Narrowly Defeats Keith Ellison for DNC Chair Tom Perez Narrowly Defeats Keith Ellison for DNC Chair

To succeed, Perez must ally with the grassroots activists who are more concerned with principles than with partisanship.

Feb 25, 2017 / John Nichols

‘Where Did You Get Your Name From?’ Muhammad Ali Jr. Is Detained by Immigration Officials

‘Where Did You Get Your Name From?’ Muhammad Ali Jr. Is Detained by Immigration Officials ‘Where Did You Get Your Name From?’ Muhammad Ali Jr. Is Detained by Immigration Officials

This president extolled Muhammad Ali upon his death and now passes policies that detain his son. 

Feb 25, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Bill Cassidy

Another Republican Lawmaker Just Faced Hundreds of Angry Constituents Another Republican Lawmaker Just Faced Hundreds of Angry Constituents

Senator Bill Cassidy endured jeers, boos, and tough questions during town halls in Louisiana this week.

Feb 24, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Donald Trump

Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters

Trump continues to lay the groundwork for a dangerous four years.

Feb 24, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter and George Zornick

Richard Spencer outside CPAC

CPAC’s Hollow Disavowal of the White Nationalists in Its Midst CPAC’s Hollow Disavowal of the White Nationalists in Its Midst

Looking in the mirror would be much more productive.

Feb 24, 2017 / John Knefel

Travel Ban Protest

Legal Groups Are Already Planning for Trump’s Next Attack on Immigrants and Refugees Legal Groups Are Already Planning for Trump’s Next Attack on Immigrants and Refugees

“We are going to be ready to defend.”

Feb 24, 2017 / John Washington

Jeff Sessions

Memo Restoring Use of Private Prisons Is Good News for One Company Memo Restoring Use of Private Prisons Is Good News for One Company

There is an obvious trail from Jeff Sessions to a major contractor.

Feb 24, 2017 / David Dayen

Why Keith Ellison Matters

Why Keith Ellison Matters Why Keith Ellison Matters

He recognizes the need for a big-picture approach to political challenges that includes a “Right to Vote Amendment” to the U.S. Constitution.

Feb 24, 2017 / John Nichols

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