If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez
The Illinois Representative will give a response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, offering a bold vision for a future that uplifts working-class voters.
Feb 7, 2023 / John Nichols
With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support
This year, lawmakers in two dozen states, including Texas, Alabama, Nebraska, Missouri, and Georgia, introduced bills that would expand access to menstrual products.
Feb 7, 2023 / StudentNation / Thalia Charles
It’s No Coincidence That the Midterms Turned the Blackest Parts of America Red It’s No Coincidence That the Midterms Turned the Blackest Parts of America Red
While Democrats celebrate an averted crisis, the GOP campaign to quell and marginalize Black voters has only continued.
Feb 7, 2023 / Clarence Lusane
The Crusade Against Civil Liberties During World War I The Crusade Against Civil Liberties During World War I
Adam Hochschild’s latest book, American Midnight, examines a dark era in US history in which Woodrow Wilson and his administration went to war at home as well as abroad.
Feb 7, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Bruce Springsteen and These Lost Years Bruce Springsteen and These Lost Years
After Covid, he and the E Street Band are celebrating, but also continuing their mourning tour. It won’t end. Until it does.
Feb 6, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Always That Guy: Bill Maher’s Pliable Right-Wing Brand Always That Guy: Bill Maher’s Pliable Right-Wing Brand
CNN banks on the commentary of an obliging provocateur as it veers rightward.
Feb 6, 2023 / Ben Schwartz
Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington
"Mr. President, we must not allow…a balloon gap!"
Feb 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote
Republicans are crowing over their resolution denouncing socialism, but their next presidential candidate will be chosen in a city that socialism built.
Feb 6, 2023 / John Nichols
Guns, Guns, Guns Guns, Guns, Guns
More mass shootings, no mass change in laws.
Feb 6, 2023 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards
The Pope Delivers a Clear Message in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Pope Delivers a Clear Message in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Francis’s visit sought to address violence and corruption in the Central African state. The violent and the corrupt lined up for an audience.
Feb 6, 2023 / Hugh Kinsella Cunningham and Nicolas Niarchos