One of the Most Racially Divided States in the Country Just Passed a New Voter-ID Bill One of the Most Racially Divided States in the Country Just Passed a New Voter-ID Bill
Missouri Democrats filibustered against the GOP-sponsored bill, noting that 5 percent of the electorate—220,000 registered voters—lack a government-issued photo ID.
May 13, 2016 / Ari Berman
Is There Hope for the Chicago Police Department? Is There Hope for the Chicago Police Department?
Yes, but only if we abandon the failed menu of governmental responses to policing scandals. Here’s what we should do.
May 13, 2016 / Norm Stamper
Trumpism and the ‘Liberal Elite’ Trumpism and the ‘Liberal Elite’
Conservatives and pundits who blame liberals for Trump’s rise are willfully ignoring reality.
May 13, 2016 / Eric Alterman
It’s Donald Trump’s Republican Party, and Paul Ryan Is Dancing It’s Donald Trump’s Republican Party, and Paul Ryan Is Dancing
Instead of standing on principle, the House speaker says he sees “a great opportunity to unify” with the billionaire.
May 12, 2016 / John Nichols
Get Ready for a Wave of Green Civil Disobedience, America Get Ready for a Wave of Green Civil Disobedience, America
On Thursday, climate activists in the US began a week of direct action to “Break Free” from fossil fuels.
May 12, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Start Making Sense: Hillary Clinton Is Donald Trump’s Dream Opponent Start Making Sense: Hillary Clinton Is Donald Trump’s Dream Opponent
Plus: Ari Berman on how Trump could win, and Eric Foner on Hillary Clinton and the African-American vote.
May 12, 2016 / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Michael Ratner, 1943–2016 Michael Ratner, 1943–2016
He pursued justice fearlessly, in the face of daunting odds.
May 11, 2016 / David Cole
Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat? Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat?
The demonization of Putin seems to answer the question, but is it balanced and factual?
May 11, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning Primaries and Keeps Shaping the Anti-Trump Agenda Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning Primaries and Keeps Shaping the Anti-Trump Agenda
The senator is still in the running, still arguing that Democrats must adopt a boldly progressive economic message.
May 11, 2016 / John Nichols
Here’s What Obama Should Do When He Visits Hiroshima Here’s What Obama Should Do When He Visits Hiroshima
An apology for unleashing the first nuclear holocaust in human history is in order, and long overdue.
May 11, 2016 / Tim Shorrock