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Jock the monkey listens in on the Scopes trial, 1923.

The Scopes Trial and the Two Visions of US Democracy The Scopes Trial and the Two Visions of US Democracy

A new history revisits “the Trial of the Century” and its legacy in contemporary politics.

Sep 30, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

Voters casting their ballots at the Alexander High School polling location in Albany, Ohio.

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics  The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics 

Ohio is considered one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, but Issue 1 could be the way to fix it.

Sep 30, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Strategy Session

Strategy Session Strategy Session

82 shootings.

Sep 27, 2024 / Steve Brodner

JD Vance speaks to a crowd during a rally at the Berks County Fairgrounds on September 21, 2024, in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

Who Says Donald Trump Was a “Failed” President? JD Vance. Who Says Donald Trump Was a “Failed” President? JD Vance.

The Republican vice presidential candidate argued as recently as 2020 that Trump “thoroughly failed to deliver on his economic populism.”

Sep 27, 2024 / John Nichols

The Democrats’ Secret Weapon in the Sun Belt States: Unions

The Democrats’ Secret Weapon in the Sun Belt States: Unions The Democrats’ Secret Weapon in the Sun Belt States: Unions

Democratic candidates have organizational advantages in states like Arizona and Nevada that could turn out more voters than polling suggests.

Sep 27, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Anthony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands

Yes, Antony Blinken Should Resign. But He’s Not the Only One. Yes, Antony Blinken Should Resign. But He’s Not the Only One.

The secretary of state reflects the broader disaster of Biden’s Middle Eastern policy.

Sep 27, 2024 / Jeet Heer

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a security briefing with former New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell (R) and former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh (L).

The NYPD Is Still Stopping and Frisking Black People The NYPD Is Still Stopping and Frisking Black People

The number of police stops were on the decline in New York City. Then Eric Adams became mayor.

Sep 27, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Workers holding picket signs stand in the street, with a banner reading STRIKE in red.

Payback Time: Now It’s the Machinists’ Turn to Mount the Barricades Payback Time: Now It’s the Machinists’ Turn to Mount the Barricades

The current strike at Boeing over lost wages and stolen pensions is a fight that has been brewing for a long time.

Sep 27, 2024 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Vote!

Vote! Vote!

Substantial voter turnout is crucial for a healthy democracy.

Sep 27, 2024 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them?

Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them? Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them?

Matt Bruenig writes that governments should nationalize more companies while Zephyr Teachout argues that freedom requires decentralized power.

Sep 27, 2024 / The Debate / Matt Bruenig and Zephyr Teachout

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