Politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren: Congress Must Expand the Supreme Court Elizabeth Warren: Congress Must Expand the Supreme Court

The Massachusetts senator explains why the current court is a threat to democracy—and offers the latest on Build Back Better and voting rights.

Dec 16, 2021 / Joan Walsh

American Flag

This Is Life After the Dixie Fire This Is Life After the Dixie Fire

People in high places with money to share are not riding over the ridge to our rescue.

Dec 16, 2021 / Jane Braxton Little

Portraits in Minneapolis

Portraits in Minneapolis Portraits in Minneapolis

A street-art celebration of diversity.

Dec 15, 2021 / OppArt / Fly Orr and Anonymous

Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act

Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act

The president issued a great statement in support of striking workers who are threatened with replacement. But corporations won’t respect workers’ rights until the Protecting the R...

Dec 15, 2021 / John Nichols

Beto O'Rourke with megaphone

Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It. Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It.

A Beto gubernatorial win isn’t only very possible—it could permanently reshape the national political landscape. 

Dec 15, 2021 / Steve Phillips

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon

Meanwhile, we’re told to do more with less.

Dec 15, 2021 / William Astore

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures Biden’s At-Home Coronavirus Test Program Epitomizes Our Public Health Failures

President Biden claims we’re “throwing everything we can at this virus.” But other countries with less to give have done more.

Dec 14, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

November

November November

Stitching history.

Dec 14, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

Carol Joyner

Jobs for Men but Not for Women? Jobs for Men but Not for Women?

Though sex-based discrimination is no longer legal, it still structures American employment. Passing the Build Back Better bill could finally change that.

Dec 14, 2021 / Elizabeth Gregory

Gavin Newsom’s Gun Stunt Is Inspired—and Doomed to Fail

Gavin Newsom’s Gun Stunt Is Inspired—and Doomed to Fail Gavin Newsom’s Gun Stunt Is Inspired—and Doomed to Fail

There is little chance the conservatives on the Supreme Court will let California treat gun manufacturers the way it’s letting Texas treat pregnant people.

Dec 14, 2021 / Elie Mystal

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