Politics

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Violence Is in the Air Violence Is in the Air

A new study shows that the rate of violent crime increases with the level of smog.

Nov 6, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Kurt Suzuki and Donald Trump

The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration

Trump taints everything, but the 2019 World Series—and the joy of that win—will be Washington’s long after he’s gone.

Nov 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

The worst part? That the president believes his position is a political winner.

Nov 5, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Duke Energy Coal Plant

Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals

He’s shoring up his bigoted base for 2020, but he’s also courting the broader GOP coalition of big business and the Christian right.

Nov 5, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

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Tennessee Is a Guinea Pig for Frightening New Medicaid Experiments Tennessee Is a Guinea Pig for Frightening New Medicaid Experiments

After rejecting Medicaid expansion, the state has found new ways to reduce spending on lifesaving care.

Nov 5, 2019 / Jennifer Bernstein

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.

Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols

‘When We Fight, We Win’: Chicago Teachers Score Another Victory for Public Education

‘When We Fight, We Win’: Chicago Teachers Score Another Victory for Public Education ‘When We Fight, We Win’: Chicago Teachers Score Another Victory for Public Education

And they organized a new generation of teachers in the process.

Nov 4, 2019 / StudentNation / Alan Maass

Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality

Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality

The hawkish mindset that liberals have embraced threatens not just their own political fortunes but also global peace.

Nov 4, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi

Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi

The House speaker is building road blocks against Medicare for All and a Green New Deal.

Nov 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Chesa Boudin

The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin

Boudin’s insurgent campaign has enough momentum to send him to victory in the DA’s race. The mayor and police are determined not to let that happen.

Nov 4, 2019 / Jimmy Tobias

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