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Andre Vasquez canvasing in Chicago.

How a Group of Unapologetic Progressives Scored Big Wins in Chicago’s Elections How a Group of Unapologetic Progressives Scored Big Wins in Chicago’s Elections

The answer begins with an unflinching left politics, voter education, and, yes, door knocking.

Apr 5, 2019 / Will Tanzman

William Barr leaving home

Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report

While few people in Russia expect relations between the two countries to improve, some hope that direct, citizen-to-citizen contact can slowly bridge the rift.

Apr 4, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

House passes bill to end Yemen war

Congress Finally Pushes Back Against the Imperial Presidency With a Vote to Cut US Support for the War in Yemen Congress Finally Pushes Back Against the Imperial Presidency With a Vote to Cut US Support for the War in Yemen

In a historic move, the House joins the Senate in passing a War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized US participation in a foreign conflict.

Apr 4, 2019 / John Nichols

US Capitol

It’s Time to Rethink Our World Order It’s Time to Rethink Our World Order

On April 2, liberals and conservatives came together on Capitol Hill to challenge the Beltway’s hawkish foreign-policy orthodoxy.

Apr 4, 2019 / James Carden

Stacey Abrams: How We Fight for the Right to Vote

Stacey Abrams: How We Fight for the Right to Vote Stacey Abrams: How We Fight for the Right to Vote

Plus Harold Meyerson on the trouble with Beto.

Apr 4, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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Letters From the April 22, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 22, 2019, Issue

Led astray by the third way… Walker’s downfall… Nuclear insanity… Making scammers pay…

Apr 4, 2019 / Our Readers

Threads of Justice

Threads of Justice Threads of Justice

"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Apr 4, 2019 / OppArt / Judy Polstra

Muller in June, 2017

The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’ The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’

The Kremlin did not “attack America” in 2016, but the myth could lead to war between the nuclear superpowers.

Apr 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Martin Luther King Jr.

The Next American Revolution The Next American Revolution

On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech condemning the Vietnam War, we must remember that a nation founded in revolution must always remain open to reassessment in or...

Apr 3, 2019 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Mick Mulvaney, Chief of Staff: Relief Pisher

Mick Mulvaney, Chief of Staff: Relief Pisher Mick Mulvaney, Chief of Staff: Relief Pisher

An apologist for Trump. How long will this one last?

Apr 3, 2019 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

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