Politics

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

The Biden-Sanders task forces are charged with framing a bigger, bolder Democratic agenda—exactly what the party needs to win.

May 14, 2020 / John Nichols

Paintings of Donald Trump and Barack Obama's faces are displayed outside a park in New York CIty

Racism Is All Trump Has Left Racism Is All Trump Has Left

Facing a tough reelection fight, the president tries to rally his base with the bogeyman of Obama and a reassertion of racial hierarchy.

May 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law

SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law

During landmark oral arguments on Trump’s tax returns, conservative justices made clear they think the president is above the law.

May 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis

Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis Judith Butler on the Violence of Neglect Amid a Health Crisis

A conversation with the theorist about her new book, The Force of Nonviolence, and the need for global solidarity in the pandemic world

May 13, 2020 / Q&A / Francis Wade

People looking at a destroyed home with trees

We Really Can’t Screw Up Disaster Season This Year. Global Health Depends on It. We Really Can’t Screw Up Disaster Season This Year. Global Health Depends on It.

Amid a pandemic, FEMA and HUD must be ready to provide renters with safe homes.

May 13, 2020 / Vanessa A. Bee

Police officers gathered in Hong Kong during coronavirus pandemic

What’s Next for Asia’s Social Movements? What’s Next for Asia’s Social Movements?

The pandemic gives states an excuse to clamp down on the opposition, but it will also allow protesters to build solidarity with their communities.

May 13, 2020 / Nithin Coca

The Coronavirus Is Hitting Tribal Schools Hard

The Coronavirus Is Hitting Tribal Schools Hard The Coronavirus Is Hitting Tribal Schools Hard

Native students across the country are concerned what this crisis could mean for their universities in the long term.

May 13, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta

Journalism Cannot Be a Covid-19 Casualty

Journalism Cannot Be a Covid-19 Casualty Journalism Cannot Be a Covid-19 Casualty

Here’s the plan Congress must include in stimulus measures to provide muscular support for journalism.

May 12, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump and the GOP Are Ignoring Economic Catastrophe

Trump and the GOP Are Ignoring Economic Catastrophe Trump and the GOP Are Ignoring Economic Catastrophe

Instead, the president spent the past week pushing disinformation campaigns and vitriolic attacks against constructive responses to the pandemic.

May 12, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Bernie Sanders rally

Let Our People Vote! Let Our People Vote!

Bernie Sanders may have dropped out, but his supporters deserve the right to vote for the policies he championed.

May 12, 2020 / Winnie Wong

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