‘Textbook’ Racism Is Not a Deal Breaker for Paul Ryan ‘Textbook’ Racism Is Not a Deal Breaker for Paul Ryan
The speaker says Donald Trump’s remarks “should be absolutely disavowed.” And he says he is still backing Trump. Huh?
Jun 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal? Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?
They say their work is about a lot more than just replacing a police chief.
Jun 7, 2016 / Andrew Klein
Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality Neither Bernie nor Hillary Truly Addressed Economic Inequality
Because both candidates’ platforms fell short on the worst and oldest inequity: the racial wealth gap. Here’s how to fix that.
Jun 7, 2016 / Vishnu Sridharan
How Should American War Crimes Be Punished? How Should American War Crimes Be Punished?
The question of “justice” is anything but simple when it comes to torture.
Jun 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon
Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt? Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?
There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.
Jun 7, 2016 / Ed Morales
Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools! Forget the Guns—Ban Swimming Pools!
Guns are not to blame in accidental shooting deaths of toddlers.
Jun 7, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions? If Women Were Less Poor, Would There Really Be Fewer Abortions?
Reducing poverty and lowering the abortion rate are two different things—for a reason.
Jun 7, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible
“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...
Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols
Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats? Are Black Voters Invisible to Democrats?
High turnout among African Americans was crucial to Democratic victories in 2008 and 2012—so why are they being ignored this time around?
Jun 6, 2016 / Steve Phillips