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When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos

As federal agents brutalize protesters in Portland, Trump threatens to unleash the same tactics across the country.

Jul 21, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters? Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?

The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall in place.

Jul 17, 2020 / John Nichols

Lee Canceled

Lee Canceled Lee Canceled

Bad-Lee remembered.

Jul 14, 2020 / OppArt / Ron Hauge

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

America Is Headed Off a Cliff America Is Headed Off a Cliff

Buckle up!

Jul 14, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana?

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 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 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness

An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness An Island Amid Mississippi’s Covid Madness

Scenes from a pandemic: 15

Jul 8, 2020 / no-paywall / Makani Themba

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

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 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

Steve Bullock

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

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