The Young Activists Who Remade the Democratic Party’s Immigration Politics The Young Activists Who Remade the Democratic Party’s Immigration Politics
In 2012, DREAMers were once cajoling Democrats to be more creative and aggressive. In 2016, they’re leaders in both Bernie and Hillary’s campaigns.
Jan 21, 2016 / Feature / Julianne Hing
Letters From the February 8, 2016, Issue Letters From the February 8, 2016, Issue
Justice for Laquan—and Chicago… honoring the antiwar left… oh me, oh my, O’Malley… he who shall not be named… the Paris Agreement scam… we heard you!…
Jan 21, 2016 / Our Readers and Mark Hertsgaard
The Stage Is Set for the Final Immigration Battle of the Obama Era The Stage Is Set for the Final Immigration Battle of the Obama Era
The Supreme Court’s ruling will either shut down debate over immigration reform for the foreseeable future—or offer a new president the chance to act boldly.
Jan 20, 2016 / Julianne Hing
Did Sarah Palin Just Win Iowa for Donald Trump? Did Sarah Palin Just Win Iowa for Donald Trump?
Most Americans disregard the former Alaska governor, but Iowa evangelicals take her quite seriously.
Jan 19, 2016 / John Nichols
The US-Iran Prisoner Swap Proves Diplomacy Works The US-Iran Prisoner Swap Proves Diplomacy Works
But we must not take the survival of the nuclear deal for granted, because it still has many powerful opponents.
Jan 19, 2016 / Phyllis Bennis
The Poisoning of Flint The Poisoning of Flint
Decades of catastrophic austerity policies and ruinous government fealty to corporate interests are jeopardizing the people of Michigan—and the rest of the country.
Jan 19, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint
We’ve all got to make a few sacrifices for austerity.
Jan 19, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows
Details of how Flint’s water was contaminated, and of how pleas for help were neglected, are leading to calls for inquiries, arrest, resignation.
Jan 18, 2016 / John Nichols
Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley
The author and TV host on King’s most important year.
Jan 18, 2016 / Q&A / Jon Wiener
Bernie Sanders Set the Tone in the South Carolina Democratic Debate Bernie Sanders Set the Tone in the South Carolina Democratic Debate
Clinton remains a formidable candidate, but at times it was possible to forget she was even on stage.
Jan 18, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan