Politics

Could GOP States Really Stop Pregnant People From Traveling to Get Abortions?

Could GOP States Really Stop Pregnant People From Traveling to Get Abortions? Could GOP States Really Stop Pregnant People From Traveling to Get Abortions?

Conservative legislatures shouldn’t be able to pass fugitive womb laws, but that doesn’t mean they won’t do it anyway—and get away with it.

Jul 22, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

Alexis Stanley holds her insulin kit in her hands.

Democrats Are Fumbling Their Chance to Make Insulin More Affordable Democrats Are Fumbling Their Chance to Make Insulin More Affordable

Removing insulin provisions from the reconciliation bill is a harmful and pointless mistake that only benefits corporations.

Jul 22, 2022 / Matt McConnell

The Best Economists Uber Could Buy

The Best Economists Uber Could Buy The Best Economists Uber Could Buy

Why would some of the world’s leading economists overstate driver incomes?

Jul 22, 2022 / Doug Henwood

Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It.

Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It. Save Local News. Our Democracy Depends On It.

The government needs to invest now to revive local journalism—a public good that is essential to democracy.

Jul 21, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Biden Climate Emergency

It’s Time for Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency It’s Time for Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency

The president has an opportunity to address the partisan failures of Congress and the Supreme Court by taking real actions to combat the crisis at hand.

Jul 21, 2022 / StudentNation / Hannah Reynolds

Can Trump Oust Liz Cheney From Congress?

Can Trump Oust Liz Cheney From Congress? Can Trump Oust Liz Cheney From Congress?

Cheney is not running against Trump in her Republican primary this August. But Trump is definitely running against Cheney.

Jul 21, 2022 / Feature / John Nichols

The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living

The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living

Abortion opponents claim to be advocates for the unborn. But they don’t lift a finger to help families facing hardship.

Jul 21, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Abortion-rights protesters in Detroit

In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot

Will direct democracy in Michigan, Kansas, Vermont, and elsewhere protect the rights that the Supreme Court won’t?

Jul 21, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

Merrick Garland Isn’t Being “Impartial”—He’s Helping Trump

Merrick Garland Isn’t Being “Impartial”—He’s Helping Trump Merrick Garland Isn’t Being “Impartial”—He’s Helping Trump

A leaked memo appears to throw cold water on the idea that Garland’s DOJ will hold Trump or his closest cronies accountable for January 6.

Jul 20, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Fighting Military Oppression

Fighting Military Oppression Fighting Military Oppression

Latin America under rule of corruption.

Jul 20, 2022 / OppArt / Anonymous and Peter Kuper

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