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Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler

When other Republicans challenged Trump’s cruelty on immigration, the governor of Wisconsin made himself the president’s willing accomplice.

Jun 22, 2018 / John Nichols

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.

Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

Governor Henry McMaster personally intervened with the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Miracle Hill Ministries.

Jun 15, 2018 / Sarah Posner

Scott Walker Campaign

Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections

Democrats flip a historically Republican State Senate seat in an election the embattled governor of Wisconsin tried to block.

Jun 13, 2018 / John Nichols

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

Two words: Neil Gorsuch.

Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols

Homelessness in Silicon Valley

The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype

If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.

Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Medicare for All crowd

The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents

The progressive base of the Democratic Party is revolting against the centrist, big-money politics that have proved so ruinous.

May 22, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

colombus homeless

Ohio Is Hoarding Money Meant for Poor Families Ohio Is Hoarding Money Meant for Poor Families

Mayors wanted to use a portion of $570 million in unspent cash assistance to help their poorest residents pay water bills and buy diapers. The state said no.

May 21, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann

Pete Ricketts

In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall

How Governor Pete Ricketts took over Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature.

May 14, 2018 / Ross Benes

Teachers Are Leading the Revolt Against Austerity

Teachers Are Leading the Revolt Against Austerity Teachers Are Leading the Revolt Against Austerity

The strikes aren’t just about pay. They’re a rejection of tax cuts for the wealthy and a rallying cry for public goods and services.

May 9, 2018 / Jane McAlevey

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