Society

The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable

The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable The Trauma of Family Separations Is Irreparable

US detention centers are institutional cruelty.

Jul 31, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Bernie Sanders at a convention

Bernie Sanders’s Bold Ideas Are Transforming Democratic Politics Bernie Sanders’s Bold Ideas Are Transforming Democratic Politics

The media seems too eager to write off his profound impact on the 2020 race.

Jul 30, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote

As the presidential contenders gather here for this week’s debates, they should be thinking about racial justice, jobs, health, housing, and water.

Jul 30, 2019 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Make Parallel America Great Again! Make Parallel America Great Again!

Perhaps in another dimension Robert Mueller can finally get things right.

Jul 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Mike Pompeo

The Pompeo Commission Is Weaponizing Human Rights The Pompeo Commission Is Weaponizing Human Rights

This effort is another in a long line of efforts by Christian conservatives to interpret “human rights” to further their own parochial agenda.

Jul 30, 2019 / James Carden

Why Puerto Rico’s Cops Ignore the Constitution at Night

Why Puerto Rico’s Cops Ignore the Constitution at Night Why Puerto Rico’s Cops Ignore the Constitution at Night

Around 11 pm, after declaring the First Amendment no longer applicable, police repeatedly shot tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters.

Jul 30, 2019 / Rima Brusi

Trump’s Racism Is Feudal

Trump’s Racism Is Feudal Trump’s Racism Is Feudal

The president wants African Americans to kiss his ring.

Jul 29, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump

A Local Newspaper Just Put a Vile President in His Place A Local Newspaper Just Put a Vile President in His Place

The Baltimore Sun provided all the evidence needed for why local newspapers must maintain strong editorial voices.

Jul 29, 2019 / John Nichols

‘It’s Not Shameful to Work in the Fields. But It’s Hard.’

‘It’s Not Shameful to Work in the Fields. But It’s Hard.’ ‘It’s Not Shameful to Work in the Fields. But It’s Hard.’

Americans don’t want these jobs, or can’t do them—so nearly a quarter of a million guest workers do them instead.

Jul 29, 2019 / John Washington

American Concentration Camp

American Concentration Camp American Concentration Camp

Call it what it is.

Jul 29, 2019 / OppArt / Sue Coe

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