Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education? Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education?
Maybe because its support for students is popular with Republicans as well as Democrats. And because cutting that funding would blow a big hole in the budgets of red states.
Feb 21, 2025 / Jack Schneider
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Eric Adams? How Do You Solve a Problem Like Eric Adams?
As long as Eric Adams refuses to resign, New Yorkers must contemplate other options, including—but not limited to—intervention by the state’s governor.
Feb 19, 2025 / Elie Mystal
Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain
Musk’s machinations and Trump’s daily outrages are meant to be mesmerizing—and paralyzing. But there are plenty of ways to fight back effectively—starting with not panicking.
Feb 13, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
Defeating the Democratic Party Elites Is Just the First Step Defeating the Democratic Party Elites Is Just the First Step
The party faces a choice: Will it embrace the grassroots energy behind its newly elected leadership? Or allow Trump and his corporate allies to tighten their grip on the country?
Feb 4, 2025 / Joseph Geevarghese
Symbolic Legislation Will Not Get Us Free Symbolic Legislation Will Not Get Us Free
If the Democrats are truly serious about protecting reproductive freedom, they must rise above reactive politics.
Jan 31, 2025 / Larada Lee-Wallace
The Emperor Has No Clothes The Emperor Has No Clothes
It's the beginning of Trump's second term; the chaos starts now.
Jan 27, 2025 / OppArt / Robin McCarthy
(Fossil-)Fueling the California Fires (Fossil-)Fueling the California Fires
Exxon has been knowingly pouring gas on climate problems for decades.
Jan 22, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
The Case for Letting Noncitizens Vote The Case for Letting Noncitizens Vote
Measures to allow local noncitizen voting failed in the last election, but that hasn’t always been the case throughout American history.
Jan 22, 2025 / StudentNation / Fatimah Azeem
A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina
Republicans are seeking to prevent a duly elected state Supreme Court justice from taking her seat. If they succeed, election denial will be institutionalized.
Jan 20, 2025 / John Nichols
