Politics

Trump on Climate Change

How the States Can Still Fight Climate Change—Without the Federal Government How the States Can Still Fight Climate Change—Without the Federal Government

If states can raise taxes on socially detrimental substances like alcohol and tobacco, they can certainly do the same for greenhouse emissions.

Jun 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, Is the Perfect Anti-Trump

Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, Is the Perfect Anti-Trump Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, Is the Perfect Anti-Trump

His new memoir will have people talking up a presidential run, even though Franken denies interest.

Jun 2, 2017 / Joan Walsh

trump paris accord

Donald Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Accords Is a Crime Against Humanity Donald Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Accords Is a Crime Against Humanity

This is murder—even if Trump’s willful ignorance of climate science prevents him from seeing it as such.

Jun 1, 2017 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard

What Can the Left Do About Trump?

What Can the Left Do About Trump? What Can the Left Do About Trump?

Jim Zirin in conversation with Katrina vanden Heuvel.

Jun 1, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ben Jealous Maryland Campain

Ben Jealous Is Running for Governor of Maryland—and He Has an Inspired Agenda Ben Jealous Is Running for Governor of Maryland—and He Has an Inspired Agenda

The former head of the NAACP is putting social and economic justice at the heart of his campaign.

Jun 1, 2017 / John Nichols

Jeremy Corby 2017 Election

Is Britain Also Feeling the Bern? Is Britain Also Feeling the Bern?

When bold populism gets a fair hearing, funny things start to happen. 

Jun 1, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Demonstrators

This Texas City Just Elected the Youngest City Council Member in the State This Texas City Just Elected the Youngest City Council Member in the State

Prairie View University has a long history of political engagement, but for the first time several students ran for local office and won two open seats.

Jun 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Jae Jones

Drain the Swamp sign

Trump Just Set His Lobbying Rules On Fire Trump Just Set His Lobbying Rules On Fire

Can the White House hire a MetLife lobbyist to work on MetLife issues? Sure!

Jun 1, 2017 / David Dayen

Chinese Military Delegates

A Glimpse Into the Future of Asia A Glimpse Into the Future of Asia

Will China take the lead? 

Jun 1, 2017 / John Feffer

Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts

Bob Massie Is Putting Climate and Democracy at the Center of the Massachusetts Governor’s Race Bob Massie Is Putting Climate and Democracy at the Center of the Massachusetts Governor’s Race

If this racial-justice and climate activist wins the nomination, he’ll be on the ballot along with Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Jun 1, 2017 / Wen Stephenson

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