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
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
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
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
He interviewed RFK and MLK months before their deaths. Fifteen of 25 guests were African American.
Feb 16, 2017 / Feature / Joan Walsh
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
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
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
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
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