Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities? Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities?
The Trump administration’s “anti-crime,” anti-cities agenda goes beyond sending DHS agents to Portland, and some mayors are fine with that.
Jul 24, 2020 / Alex S. Vitale
Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?
The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.
Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding? Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?
Another reader feels class resentment toward a friend riding out the pandemic at his country home.
Jul 24, 2020 / Liza Featherstone
Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price
Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.
Jul 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law
“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.
Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols
The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland
A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.
Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet
"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington
Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández
Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit? Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?
As legends like Lewis pass away, I wonder whether we’re prepared to become the new elders.
Jul 23, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal
What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, women- and minority-owned businesses are still contending with unequal access to credit.
Jul 23, 2020 / Cecilia Nowell