Civil rights

Trump in Iowa

Alternative Explanations for Trump’s Outrageous Statements Alternative Explanations for Trump’s Outrageous Statements

The standard line is that he’s simply a pathological liar and braggart. But maybe he has the gift of macro vision.

Feb 24, 2017 / Calvin Trillin

ICE raid

What Happens to Undocumented Immigrants Once They Fall Into ICE’s Hands? What Happens to Undocumented Immigrants Once They Fall Into ICE’s Hands?

In New York, undocumented immigrants can languish in abominable detention centers for months or even years.

Feb 20, 2017 / Michelle Chen

alex acosta

Trump’s Labor Pick Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights Trump’s Labor Pick Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights

Alexander Acosta was once accused of undermining the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Now he could become secretary of labor.

Feb 16, 2017 / John Nichols

Immigrant New York sign at JFK

New York Courts Are Failing Non-English Speakers New York Courts Are Failing Non-English Speakers

Nearly three-fourths of surveyed legal-aid attorneys reported some of their cases had been adjourned due to lack of language services.

Feb 16, 2017 / Michelle Chen

49 Years Ago, Harry Belafonte Hosted the Tonight Show—and It Was Amazing

49 Years Ago, Harry Belafonte Hosted the Tonight Show—and It Was Amazing 49 Years Ago, Harry Belafonte Hosted the Tonight Show—and It Was Amazing

He interviewed RFK and MLK months before their deaths. Fifteen of 25 guests were African American.

Feb 16, 2017 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Congressional Progessive Caucus

It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game

The CPC must move from being the conscience of the Democratic caucus to being its captain, from defining the alternative to defining the agenda.

Feb 8, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

mcconnell frown

The Final Shaming of Mitch McConnell The Final Shaming of Mitch McConnell

When he silenced Elizabeth Warren for criticizing Jeff Sessions, the majority leader disgraced himself and the “Party of Lincoln.”

Feb 8, 2017 / John Nichols

LAX Trump protesters

The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious

It will take sustained and strategic action on many fronts to defend our democracy while building a bigger, stronger progressive movement.

Jan 31, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

People hold up signs at an immigration rally

Want to Know How Trump’s Policies Will Actually Impact Undocumented Immigrants? Read This. Want to Know How Trump’s Policies Will Actually Impact Undocumented Immigrants? Read This.

How Trump will target immigrants, and how all of our communities can fight back.

Jan 27, 2017 / Michelle Chen

President Obama Exits With an Embrace of John Lewis and the Idea of a Just America

President Obama Exits With an Embrace of John Lewis and the Idea of a Just America President Obama Exits With an Embrace of John Lewis and the Idea of a Just America

The last tweet from the Obama White House showed the president clasping hands with the congressman who has become a symbol of the resistance to Trump.

Jan 21, 2017 / John Nichols

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