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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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?
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