States

D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

The president says he is determined to “dominate” Washington with military might. Democrats must rise to D.C.’s defense.

Jun 3, 2020 / John Nichols

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

Scenes from a pandemic: 10

Jun 3, 2020 / no-paywall / Anna Simonton

Person in PPE taking test samples for COVID-19 in Itaewon

The Coronavirus Thrives on Hate The Coronavirus Thrives on Hate

Homophobia may help tip South Korea back into its Covid-19 crisis. It may also keep America deeply mired in its own public health disaster.

May 29, 2020 / no-paywall / Patrick G. Lee

L.A. Tenants Union protest

It’s Time to Cancel the Rent It’s Time to Cancel the Rent

Democrats are pushing two proposals to help Americans cover rent payments. Neither gives tenants what they really need: more power.

May 29, 2020 / Tracy Rosenthal

Kara Eastman speaks in front of a lectern

3 Lessons From Nebraska That Show How Progressive Candidates Can Win 3 Lessons From Nebraska That Show How Progressive Candidates Can Win

The public health and economic crises have given real-world urgency to policies once considered idealistic.

May 26, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity

Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity

Recommending austerity for struggling states is the policy equivalent of touting bleach injections as a coronavirus cure.

May 25, 2020 / John Nichols

You Can’t Mask Stupid

You Can’t Mask Stupid You Can’t Mask Stupid

The very people howling the loudest about reopening—and running around maskless—are the ones making it too dangerous to reopen.

May 21, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

PSC-CUNY member

If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’

Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.

May 20, 2020 / StudentNation / Ross Barkan

Fishermen

The Lunacy of Global Seafood Supply Chains The Lunacy of Global Seafood Supply Chains

Scenes from a pandemic: 8

May 20, 2020 / no-paywall / Jennifer C. Berkshire

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s a Master of Crisis Mismanagement Trump’s a Master of Crisis Mismanagement

Can’t wait to see where wishful thinking takes us next.

May 19, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

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