Politics

Trump speaks at a rally

Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?

The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.

Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?

Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding? Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?

Another reader feels class resentment toward a friend riding out the pandemic at his country home.

Jul 24, 2020 / Liza Featherstone

Portland

Portland Portland

Secret police come out.

Jul 24, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

President Trump gestures in front of a lectern

Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price

Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.

Jul 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

How to Steal an Election

How to Steal an Election How to Steal an Election

A lesson in purging the rolls, blocking registration, and other manipulation tactics.

Jul 24, 2020 / Ted Rall and Greg Palast

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.

Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Tribute to a True Prophet

Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet

"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington

Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

West Bank rubble

It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation

If the next Democratic administration is serious about promoting peace, the party platform needs to condemn Israel’s illegal occupation by name.

Jul 23, 2020 / Jeremy Ben-Ami and James Zogby

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.

Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

93 members of the House and 23 Senators just voted to cut the Pentagon budget. That’s a historic call for new priorities. Now, Democrats must amplify it.

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

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