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Why the Ideas Primary Matters Why the Ideas Primary Matters

What’s important now is to hold the media accountable for reporting on the substance of the ideas fairly, not simply on the glitz and gossip of the campaigns.

Jan 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump speaking at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country Networks That Air Trump’s Address Are Endangering Immigrants—and the Country

“Fact-checking” the president’s hate is not a sufficient fix.

Jan 8, 2019 / George Zornick

Maori Davenport

Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’ Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’

Being mistakenly sent a check for $800 is costing the Alabama high-school senior the chance to play ball. 

Jan 7, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Whom Would Jesus Shoot?

Whom Would Jesus Shoot? Whom Would Jesus Shoot?

Twisted values.

Jan 7, 2019 / OppArt / Karen Fiorito

Sen. Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy

The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.

Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols

Child at US border fence

After the Caravan After the Caravan

For these young immigrants, getting to the border was just the beginning.

Jan 3, 2019 / Annette Lin

Roger Goodell

The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches

The firings reflect a league that is actively hostile to black progress.

Jan 3, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Aldean Country Concert

Country Music Is Also Mexican Music Country Music Is Also Mexican Music

The Department of Homeland Security recruits agents at country festivals, but the musical genre knows no borders.

Jan 3, 2019 / Ludwig Hurtado

Rashida Tlaib canvasses a neighborhood

Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress

The Michigan Democrat declares: “Each passing day brings more pain for the people most directly hurt by this president.”

Jan 3, 2019 / John Nichols

The badge of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Southeast Asian Refugees Are the Latest Victims of Trump’s Deportation Crackdown

While the situation deteriorates at the border, thousands of Southeast Asian refugees who have lived in the US for years are facing renewed pressure.

Jan 3, 2019 / Michelle Chen

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