Politics

Puerto Rico Protests

Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico

These and other grassroots groups are pushing the fight against corruption and austerity.

Aug 2, 2019 / Ed Morales

Ilhan Omar Rally On The Hill

Trump Has Brought Back ‘Conditional Citizenship’ Trump Has Brought Back ‘Conditional Citizenship’

What does citizenship mean if only white people belong in Donald Trump’s America?

Aug 2, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami

Uber San Francisco

Uber and Lyft Hate This Bill Uber and Lyft Hate This Bill

California’s AB5 could radically change the gig economy in the ride-hailing services’ home state.

Aug 2, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Shani Curry Mitchell

A Progressive Prosecutor Sets Her Sights on Upstate New York A Progressive Prosecutor Sets Her Sights on Upstate New York

Shani Curry Mitchell is challenging her Republican ex-boss in Monroe County’s next district attorney race. 

Aug 1, 2019 / Ross Barkan

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic presidential proposals represent a dramatic shift in the nationwide discussion about tuition costs and student loan debt.

Aug 1, 2019 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

This Cold War relic is an outrageous violation of citizens’ rights.

Aug 1, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.

Aug 1, 2019 / John Nichols

He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV

He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV He IS a Racist, and He Plays One on TV

Detourned subway ad, photographed in New York City, 2019.

Aug 1, 2019 / OppArt / Karen Green

The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back

The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back

Their candidacy may not be plausible, but their evisceration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is important.

Aug 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer

This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President

This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President This Is What Happens When More Than One Woman Is Running for President

When Kirsten Gillibrand and Kamala Harris teamed up to push Joe Biden on his stands on women’s issues, it was uncomfortable. But it was long past time.

Aug 1, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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