Politics

Organizations and individuals gathered outside the Supreme Court as it heard arguments for Rucho v. Common Cause, a landmark gerrymandering case.

How Democrats Flubbed the Gerrymandering Arms Race How Democrats Flubbed the Gerrymandering Arms Race

New York State is a case study in Democrats’ failure to understand the evolving political landscape.

Aug 29, 2025 / Elie Mystal

A photo of President Donald Trump is displayed on the side of the US Department of Labor on August 25, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s War on Workers Trump’s War on Workers

Buried beneath the bluster is a systematic assault on labor.

Aug 29, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage and Sara Steffens

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in the South Bronx in New York City on May 23, 2024.

Aligning With Trump’s Toxic Whiteness Will Never Keep You Safe Aligning With Trump’s Toxic Whiteness Will Never Keep You Safe

Many non-white communities increased their support for the president. He’s targeting them anyway.

Aug 29, 2025 / Kali Holloway

A model of the Statue of Liberty stands on a pedestal August 29, 2022 in Matewan, West Virginia.

Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn’t Just Possible—It’s Essential Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn’t Just Possible—It’s Essential

And here's how it can be done.

Aug 29, 2025 / Anthony Flaccavento

Mark Stroh, the US Chargé d'Affaires in Denmark arrives the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen, on August 27, 2025.

Trump and His Cronies Are Picking Stupid Fights All Over the World Trump and His Cronies Are Picking Stupid Fights All Over the World

Even the Danes are getting angry. The Danes!

Aug 29, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Rob Bonta, attorney general of California.

He’s Sued Trump 39 Times—and He Keeps Winning He’s Sued Trump 39 Times—and He Keeps Winning

Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, is using the courts to rein in Trump and, for now, it’s mostly working.

Aug 29, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Lisa Cook is sworn in during a Senate Banking nominations hearing on June 21, 2023, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook From the Fed Is a Naked Power Play Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook From the Fed Is a Naked Power Play

The president’s targeting the Federal Reserve governor over a technicality is blatantly politically motivated.

Aug 28, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

Members of the National Guard patrol at the National Mall on August 26, 2025, in Washington, DC.

DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever

The best counter to Trump’s authoritarianism is a renewed commitment to secure full representative democracy in Washington.

Aug 28, 2025 / John Nichols

Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House

Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House

Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy, and any attempt to suppress it must be resisted. This artwork by Felipe Galindo Feggo, published widely, has been singled out o...

Aug 28, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Zohran Mamdani, attends a campaign canvass relaunch event at Prospect Park Brooklyn.

Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War. Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War.

Winning in November isn’t enough. A Mayor Mamdani will need a mass movement behind him to overcome an establishment that wants to crush him.

Aug 28, 2025 / Eric Blanc, Emily Lemmerman, and Wen Zhuang

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