Politics

College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood

College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood

Amy Wilentz on bribery and cheating, Rebecca Grant on abortion in Mississippi, and Bryce Covert on Medicaid in Arkansas.

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Russian Jets and Flags

The Cold War Ides of March The Cold War Ides of March

US Cold Warriors escalate toward actual war with Russia.

Mar 20, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

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The Human-Rights Agenda Underlying the 2019 Medicare for All Bill The Human-Rights Agenda Underlying the 2019 Medicare for All Bill

The main questions is not how much universal health care will cost but how we provide for basic human rights.

Mar 20, 2019 / Michelle Chen

The Time Has Come for Democrats to Impeach Brett Kavanaugh

The Time Has Come for Democrats to Impeach Brett Kavanaugh The Time Has Come for Democrats to Impeach Brett Kavanaugh

And no, ‘he’s just not worth it’ is not an acceptable excuse.

Mar 20, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Gets the Argument Against the Electoral College Exactly Right Elizabeth Warren Gets the Argument Against the Electoral College Exactly Right

She says it would steer candidates to states that aren’t now considered political “battlegrounds,” such as Mississippi.

Mar 19, 2019 / John Nichols

Rediscovering Nelson Algren

Rediscovering Nelson Algren Rediscovering Nelson Algren

The literary giant’s unique resonance in our anti-capitalist moment.

Mar 19, 2019 / Dan Simon

Trump touches copy of spending bill

Trump’s Budget Is a Bitter Betrayal Trump’s Budget Is a Bitter Betrayal

The only question is how long the president can get away with this con.

Mar 19, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia

Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia Take Action Now: Stand Against Islamophobia

Help out the survivors, then push your elected officials to condemn hatred.

Mar 19, 2019 / NationAction

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Life in the Stupidverse Continues Life in the Stupidverse Continues

Another week with Donald Trump and his merry band of idiots.

Mar 19, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand Has Led the Fight to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military Kirsten Gillibrand Has Led the Fight to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military

As a presidential contender, the New York senator can and should highlight her vital struggles for Pentagon accountability.

Mar 18, 2019 / John Nichols

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