Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party? Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party?
That’s actually a surprisingly difficult question to answer. We must have more accountability and transparency if the party is to live up to its name.
Nov 19, 2020 / Steve Phillips
We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1 We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1
The 2020 election saw more rich people vote for Trump then four years ago, while Joe Biden attracted more poor and low-income voters.
Nov 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
‘I Experience a Hollowing Fear Any Time I’m Stopped by Police’ ‘I Experience a Hollowing Fear Any Time I’m Stopped by Police’
Gutting the Fourth Amendment has turned tiny traffic violations into abusive traffic stops and coercive searches for millions of Black drivers like myself.
Nov 19, 2020 / Feature / Philip V. McHarris
Colin Kaepernick Speaks Out for Mumia Abu-Jamal Colin Kaepernick Speaks Out for Mumia Abu-Jamal
The exiled quarterback stands up for an imprisoned revolutionary, bringing Mumia’s case into the current moment.
Nov 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Executing Lisa Montgomery Would Be One of Trump’s Final Cruelties Executing Lisa Montgomery Would Be One of Trump’s Final Cruelties
For the first time in 67 years, the federal government is set to execute a woman.
Nov 18, 2020 / Victoria Law
Don’t Expect Jones Day to Stop Enabling Donald Trump Don’t Expect Jones Day to Stop Enabling Donald Trump
The law firm has been the president’s biggest legal booster—and beneficiary—from the start. It’s not going to stop now.
Nov 18, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Even a Clownish Coup Can Still Hurt Democracy Even a Clownish Coup Can Still Hurt Democracy
As the president’s campaign maintains its futile effort to steal the election, we all bear the cost.
Nov 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Should Biden Hire Rahm Emanuel? Chicago Says, ‘Never! Never! Never!’ Should Biden Hire Rahm Emanuel? Chicago Says, ‘Never! Never! Never!’
The scandal-plagued neoliberal mayor’s track record is disqualifying, say the officials who know him best.
Nov 18, 2020 / John Nichols
‘If You Want to Make the Gods Laugh, Tell Them Your Plans’ ‘If You Want to Make the Gods Laugh, Tell Them Your Plans’
On expectation in a time of pandemic.
Nov 18, 2020 / Kweku Toure