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
This president extolled Muhammad Ali upon his death and now passes policies that detain his son.
Feb 25, 2017 / Dave Zirin
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
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
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
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
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
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
We Can Fight Trump’s Cuts to Essential Government Programs We Can Fight Trump’s Cuts to Essential Government Programs
His budget agenda has everything do with right-wing ideology and nothing to do with fiscal responsibility.
Feb 24, 2017 / William D. Hartung
Alternative Explanations for Trump’s Outrageous Statements Alternative Explanations for Trump’s Outrageous Statements
The standard line is that he’s simply a pathological liar and braggart. But maybe he has the gift of macro vision.
Feb 24, 2017 / Calvin Trillin