Forget the Trump Circus. Focus Instead on His Ruinous Policies. Forget the Trump Circus. Focus Instead on His Ruinous Policies.
Democrats would be wise to focus not just on Trump’s inanities but also on the real damage that he and his Republican allies are doing to our country.
Sep 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention
When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections
This Michigan congressional nominee has a big vision for renewing and building upon the promise of the Civil Rights Act.
Aug 9, 2018 / John Nichols
An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan
As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.
Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan
Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation
The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.
Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps
We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment We Should Embrace the Ambiguity of the 14th Amendment
A hundred and fifty years after its ratification, some of its promises remain unfulfilled—but one day it may still be interpreted anew.
Jul 9, 2018 / Eric Foner
The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’
In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.
Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame
The first black NHL player finally receives the ultimate honor at age 82.
Jun 28, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong Refusing to Serve Sarah Sanders Was Wrong
So why can’t those who sympathize with her see that it’s far more harmful to refuse to serve gay and lesbian couples, as Masterpiece Cakeshop did?
Jun 26, 2018 / David Cole
Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite
One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.
Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin