Very Brief Briefings Very Brief Briefings
Director John Ratcliffe informs Congress he won’t be informing them.
Sep 18, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Susan Collins Is Donald Trump’s Essential Ally in the Senate Susan Collins Is Donald Trump’s Essential Ally in the Senate
The senator makes a big deal about refusing to say whether she’ll vote for Trump in November. But she’s already given him the votes he needs.
Sep 18, 2020 / John Nichols
Is Bill Barr Trump’s Most Dangerous Sidekick? Is Bill Barr Trump’s Most Dangerous Sidekick?
The attorney general has been chipping away at the rule of law for 18 months. Last night, he made another big claim to unfettered power.
Sep 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal
For the First Time Ever, the House Has Passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act For the First Time Ever, the House Has Passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The bill would require employers to give pregnant employees accommodations so they can keep working while protecting their health.
Sep 17, 2020 / Bryce Covert
Do Florida Democrats Want to Win the State Senate This Year? Do Florida Democrats Want to Win the State Senate This Year?
Party leaders’ reluctance to support promising challengers, and a penchant for punishing those who complain about that lack of support, provokes the question.
Sep 17, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Cuomo’s Choice: Tax the Rich or Starve the Schools Cuomo’s Choice: Tax the Rich or Starve the Schools
As New York’s schools struggle to reopen, America’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has refused to fill a gaping budget hole by taxing the rich, instead threatening massive cuts.
Sep 17, 2020 / StudentNation / Ross Barkan
Wake of the Giant Wake of the Giant
Prejudice against Black Americans is countered by unity and strength, a giant force to fight for justice.
Sep 17, 2020 / OppArt / Dáreece Walker
Of Course Republicans Want to Suppress the Youth Vote Of Course Republicans Want to Suppress the Youth Vote
Republicans know the country is changing demographically and politically. That’s why they want to prevent young people from voting.
Sep 17, 2020 / StudentNation / Asiah Williams
The Military’s Role in a Contested Election The Military’s Role in a Contested Election
Asking the armed forces to decide who won would be the first step on the road to rule by military junta.
Sep 17, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It? What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It?
His attacks are attempt to reach those who repudiate the symbols and premises of white supremacy but worry that anti-racist advocacy can go “too far.”
Sep 17, 2020 / Cheryl Harris