Politics

Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly

Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly Why the Left Is Winning Over Philly

How a culture of care and mutual aid powered a wave of successful progressive primary bids.

Jul 20, 2020 / M. Jesuthasan

We’re in a Pandemic. Cancel Student Debt Now.

We’re in a Pandemic. Cancel Student Debt Now. We’re in a Pandemic. Cancel Student Debt Now.

Student borrowers say that congressional relief has been woefully insufficient. And they’re terrified facing its end in September.

Jul 20, 2020 / StudentNation / Veronica Irwin

Building Community Control in a White Supremacist Country

Building Community Control in a White Supremacist Country Building Community Control in a White Supremacist Country

A tactic with deep roots in Black freedom movements shows promise, and pitfalls, for building a more equal future.

Jul 20, 2020 / Audrea Lim

How We Remember a Prophet

How We Remember a Prophet How We Remember a Prophet

Republicans who refuse to restore the Voting Rights Act while decorating the grave of Representative John Lewis with flowery words testify against themselves. 

Jul 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice

John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice

In the last days of his life, the civil rights icon hailed Black Lives Matter protesters: “They’re going to help redeem the soul of America.”

Jul 18, 2020 / John Nichols

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters? Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall in place.

Jul 17, 2020 / John Nichols

A gurney in Oklahoma

The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree

After 17 years, attorney General Bill Barr has resumed federal executions—and the conservatives on the Supreme Court approve.

Jul 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Officers dressed in camouflage arrest a protester

Trump Unleashes His Secret Police in Portland Trump Unleashes His Secret Police in Portland

In a dangerous authoritarian move, federal agents in camouflage and without badges are rounding up American citizens.

Jul 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer

MAGA Hat

MAGA Hat MAGA Hat

Sharp spikes in red fields.

Jul 17, 2020 / OppArt / Melinda Beck

Mary Trump

Donald Trump’s Niece Dishes the Dirt Donald Trump’s Niece Dishes the Dirt

According to Mary Trump’s tell-all book, the president is still a little boy throwing a tantrum.

Jul 17, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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