Protests Are Putting Trump on Notice: You’re in for a Fight Protests Are Putting Trump on Notice: You’re in for a Fight
The opposition isn’t going to sit idly by while Trump demonizes immigrants and violates the Constitution.
Feb 1, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard
Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt
The regime of dictator Sisi is taking unprecedented measures against political prisoners, but Trump thinks he’s a “fantastic guy.”
Feb 1, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The Passing of Dom Paulo, Cardinal Arns, a Liberation Theology Titan The Passing of Dom Paulo, Cardinal Arns, a Liberation Theology Titan
He stood up courageously against Brazil’s dictatorship and supported the “preferential option for the poor.”
Feb 1, 2017 / Lawrence Weschler
The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It
If the administration continues this crackdown, we may soon find out what a nation without career diplomats looks like.
Feb 1, 2017 / Hannah Gurman
Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate
Congress has the ability to junk many crucial Obama rules, but there’s a ticking clock.
Feb 1, 2017 / David Dayen
Students Are Saying No to Betsy DeVos Students Are Saying No to Betsy DeVos
The resistance has made an impact.
Feb 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Various Contributors
Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
Democrats can and should fight this nomination.
Feb 1, 2017 / NationAction
The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente
The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.
Feb 1, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Senate Democrats Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Senate Democrats Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
If Democrats can hold onto 41 of their 48 votes, they can postpone a final floor vote indefinitely.
Feb 1, 2017 / William Yeomans
Russians Don’t Want to Live in the Middle Ages Russians Don’t Want to Live in the Middle Ages
By reducing the penalty for domestic violence, the Duma yet again failed to heed the voices of citizens and experts.
Feb 1, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina