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Abner Mikva and Barack Obama

President Obama’s Progressive Mentor Abner Mikva Leaves a Legacy of Battling for Social Justice President Obama’s Progressive Mentor Abner Mikva Leaves a Legacy of Battling for Social Justice

Mikva was a political reformer and champion of civil rights and civil liberties who inspired generations of liberals in Illinois and across the nation.

Jul 5, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton 2016

Clinton Should Acknowledge Comey’s Criticism in Order to Put the E-mail Mess Behind Her Clinton Should Acknowledge Comey’s Criticism in Order to Put the E-mail Mess Behind Her

The presumptive nominee has a trust problem with voters. She should use this as a chance to address it.

Jul 5, 2016 / Joan Walsh

General David Petraeus retirement

The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension

Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?

Jul 5, 2016 / Nick Turse

Donald Trump

Who Should Be Donald Trump’s Running Mate? Who Should Be Donald Trump’s Running Mate?

Here are three suggestions.

Jul 5, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan

Paul Ryan

The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan

It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.

Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Putin 2016

The Media’s Incessant Barrage of Evidence-Free Accusations Against Russia The Media’s Incessant Barrage of Evidence-Free Accusations Against Russia

In one month, its government has been accused of hacking the DNC, orchestrating the Brexit, tacitly supporting Trump, and more.

Jul 5, 2016 / James Carden

Police Kill Nearly 25 Dogs Each Day

Police Kill Nearly 25 Dogs Each Day Police Kill Nearly 25 Dogs Each Day

Law enforcement’s treatment of dogs is just a symptom of the militarized policing so many of our neighborhoods are subjected to.

Jul 5, 2016 / Andrea B. Scott

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement. This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. So why does Airbnb offer listings in them?

Jul 5, 2016 / Issa Amro

Chris Christie Town Hall

The Fight for $15 Won in New Jersey—but Chris Christie May Veto It The Fight for $15 Won in New Jersey—but Chris Christie May Veto It

Instead of signing progressive labor legislation, Christie will give tax breaks to corporations.

Jul 5, 2016 / Michelle Chen

This Group Pioneered the Fight for $15. Can They Transform the Fight for Affordable Housing Too?

This Group Pioneered the Fight for $15. Can They Transform the Fight for Affordable Housing Too? This Group Pioneered the Fight for $15. Can They Transform the Fight for Affordable Housing Too?

New York Communities for Change wants to remake New York in a more equal image.

Jul 5, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Jaffe

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