Politics

This Is How You Smack Down Texas’s Abortion Ban

This Is How You Smack Down Texas’s Abortion Ban This Is How You Smack Down Texas’s Abortion Ban

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Texas suspended SB 8. His ruling offers a step-by-step legal guide to striking down the law for good.

Oct 8, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion Extinction Rebellion

Marching the streets against marching off a cliff.

Oct 8, 2021 / OppArt / Seth Tobocman and Tamara Wyndham

House Oversight And Reform Committee Hears Testimony From Patients On The Impact Of Rising Drug Prices

How to Take Over a Political Party How to Take Over a Political Party

Daniel Schlozman argues that by becoming “anchor groups,” movements can secure lasting influence. But is entry into a mainstream political party worth the price of admission?

Oct 8, 2021 / Q&A / Mark Engler and Paul Engler

Biden Should Be Selling His Plan, Not Compromising Away Its Promise

Biden Should Be Selling His Plan, Not Compromising Away Its Promise Biden Should Be Selling His Plan, Not Compromising Away Its Promise

Instead of downsizing his infrastructure plan to appease Manchin and Sinema, the president should rally the people to defeat corporate greed.

Oct 7, 2021 / John Nichols

Fox News protest

Tucker Carlson’s Nightly Toxicity Is Poisoning His Brain Tucker Carlson’s Nightly Toxicity Is Poisoning His Brain

His latest racist rant about the “Great Replacement theory” was particularly unhinged.

Oct 7, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Texas

Texas Texas

Anti-abortion policies are putting women’s lives at risk.

Oct 7, 2021 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Hakeem Jeffries

NY State’s Redistricting Might Just Save Joe Biden’s Presidency NY State’s Redistricting Might Just Save Joe Biden’s Presidency

Though the state continues to lose population, in the zero-sum game of American politics subtraction could work in the Democrats’ favor next year.

Oct 7, 2021 / Column / Ross Barkan

Elsa Mejia

A Candidate for Mixtecos in California’s Republican Heartland A Candidate for Mixtecos in California’s Republican Heartland

In the city of Madera, Elsa Mejia is running for a seat on the city council as the first Indigenous Mexican migrant candidate.

Oct 7, 2021 / Photo Essay / David Bacon

Modest Reforms Won’t Bring Us a Green Revolution

Modest Reforms Won’t Bring Us a Green Revolution Modest Reforms Won’t Bring Us a Green Revolution

If the Green New Deal passes, we must ensure large-scale environmental transformation—and that the economic gains it brings are distributed to all.

Oct 7, 2021 / John Feffer

Anna Politkovskaya

Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago

Her fierce dedication to truth-telling inspires a new generation.

Oct 6, 2021 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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