Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana? Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana?
It’s popular. It’s the right thing to do. But as with so many key issues, Biden keeps pressuring the party to pull its punches.
Jul 10, 2020 / John Nichols
The Coronavirus Pushes State Budgets to the Brink The Coronavirus Pushes State Budgets to the Brink
Cuts will fall the hardest on those who have been on the front lines of the crisis.
Jul 10, 2020 / Bryce Covert
An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness
Scenes from a pandemic: 15
Jul 8, 2020 / Makani Themba
Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders
Here’s a fun little game to help you unwind!
Jul 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Topple the Electoral College Topple the Electoral College
A Supreme Court ruling upholding restrictions on “faithless electors” does nothing to legitimize this antidemocratic institution.
Jul 6, 2020 / John Nichols
Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats? Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats?
Steve Bullock’s knack for navigating local politics could have national implications as he runs against a Trump-aligned incumbent.
Jul 6, 2020 / Gabriel Furshong
As Infection Rates Soar, Trump Says the Virus Could Just ‘Disappear’ As Infection Rates Soar, Trump Says the Virus Could Just ‘Disappear’
The president’s delusions put the entire country in danger.
Jul 3, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Pence Masks Up While Trump Keeps Dog-Whistling Pence Masks Up While Trump Keeps Dog-Whistling
Americans needs to get the message about masks, but the president’s too busy promoting white supremacists.
Jun 30, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky