Politics

We Sing, We Dance

We Sing, We Dance We Sing, We Dance

Uncle Meltie.

Jul 29, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Sen. Mitt Romney with Rep. Marco Rubio

After “Dobbs,” Republicans Offer Few Ideas for Increasing Support for Children and Families After “Dobbs,” Republicans Offer Few Ideas for Increasing Support for Children and Families

A handful of Republicans have responded to the overturn of Roe by putting forward ideas for paid leave and cash payments to families. But if you look closely, the plans are far too...

Jul 29, 2022 / Bryce Covert

President Biden Delivers Remarks In Sacramento While In Region To View Areas Devastated By Wildfires

Gavin Newsom’s Letter to Biden Urges Climate Action Gavin Newsom’s Letter to Biden Urges Climate Action

The California governor called on the president to ramp up climate change interventions, while decrying obstruction in Congress.

Jul 29, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never! Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

John Bolton recently joked about helping to plan coups while in office. For those on the receiving end, like the thousands who died thanks to Henry Kissinger’s machinations, Americ...

Jul 29, 2022 / Ben Burgis

A headshot In These Times editor David Moberg.

David Moberg, 1943–2022 David Moberg, 1943–2022

For over half a century his reports on the labor movement, in The Nation and elsewhere, were a model of activist journalism.

Jul 29, 2022 / Obituary / Peter Dreier

Missouri Senate Hopeful Lucas Kunce Battles Big Money in Both Parties

Missouri Senate Hopeful Lucas Kunce Battles Big Money in Both Parties Missouri Senate Hopeful Lucas Kunce Battles Big Money in Both Parties

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Senate candidate has the right message to beat the millionaires who seek to dominate politics.

Jul 29, 2022 / John Nichols

Abortion-rights protesters at the Indiana state house

They Don’t Know Us. But They Hate Us. They Don’t Know Us. But They Hate Us.

Victorious abortion foes, most of them male, don’t know how women’s bodies work. And they don’t much care. And therefore some women will die.

Jul 28, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Pete Seeger Outlasted the Bastards

Pete Seeger Outlasted the Bastards Pete Seeger Outlasted the Bastards

A new stamp recognizes the proud American radical who was once blacklisted by Joe McCarthy and “a group of American fascists.”

Jul 28, 2022 / John Nichols

Erasing the Constitution

Erasing the Constitution Erasing the Constitution

The Conservative Supreme Court aims to eviscerate some constitutional rights.

Jul 28, 2022 / OppArt / Robin McCarthy

Emergency services near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London

10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles 10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles

Much like the country’s politics, the aftermath of the 2012 Olympics has been a mess. 

Jul 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

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