Why Are the Democrats Handing the Judicial Branch Over to the GOP? Why Are the Democrats Handing the Judicial Branch Over to the GOP?
Democrats have a chance to reclaim the courts from conservatives by pushing to fill judicial vacancies and expanding the courts. They’re doing neither.
Oct 1, 2021 / Elie Mystal
When Democrats Go Small, They Lose Big When Democrats Go Small, They Lose Big
If Democrats allow corporate-aligned “centrists” to downsize the budget plan, abandoning FDR’s legacy, they will lose not just the battle but the war.
Sep 30, 2021 / John Nichols
You Are Enough You Are Enough
Creating empowering art in partnership with the group Groundswell.
Sep 30, 2021 / OppArt / Chris Cardinale
Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron
The pivotal Democratic senator owns millions of dollars in coal stocks. Shouldn’t he recuse himself from US climate talks?
Sep 30, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress
During the next nine months, conservatives justices will use their power to attack abortion rights, weaken gun regulations, and rewind the clock to a darker age.
Sep 30, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Relying on Public-Private Partnerships Has Weakened America’s Pandemic Response Relying on Public-Private Partnerships Has Weakened America’s Pandemic Response
It’s happening all too often: A private company receives public funds for the public good, only to act in the best interests of its shareholders instead.
Sep 30, 2021 / Abdullah Shihipar
Grandma Knows Best Grandma Knows Best
Street art created near the site of George Floyd’s murder.
Our Union Has Been Fighting for Voting Rights All Year Our Union Has Been Fighting for Voting Rights All Year
And our members can tell you why Congress must pass the Freedom to Vote Act.
Sep 29, 2021 / Column / Ada Briceño, Susan Minato, and Kurt Petersen
How $25 Vouchers Can Help Save Our Democracy How $25 Vouchers Can Help Save Our Democracy
Seattle showed what happens when ordinary residents—not just wealthy donors—fund campaigns.
Sep 29, 2021 / Tom Latkowski
Why Are Party Leaders Still Propping Up Henry Cuellar as a Democrat? Why Are Party Leaders Still Propping Up Henry Cuellar as a Democrat?
Top Democrats have long covered for Cuellar—the only House Democrat to vote against protecting abortion rights—while he has sided with big business against the interests of working...
Sep 28, 2021 / John Nichols