In 2025, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Economic Populism Is More Relevant Than Ever In 2025, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Economic Populism Is More Relevant Than Ever
The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement against everything Trump stands for.
Jan 20, 2025 / Malaika Jabali
A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina A Profound Threat to American Democracy Is Unfolding in North Carolina
Republicans are seeking to prevent a duly elected state Supreme Court justice from taking her seat. If they succeed, election denial will be institutionalized.
Jan 20, 2025 / John Nichols
“Death Is Different”: Why 2 Men Are Fighting Against Biden’s Commutation “Death Is Different”: Why 2 Men Are Fighting Against Biden’s Commutation
They believe a new sentence of life without parole will hurt their legal chances.
Jan 17, 2025 / Katie Rose Quandt
Trans Healthcare Is Under Siege. These People Are Fighting Back. Trans Healthcare Is Under Siege. These People Are Fighting Back.
A nonprofit is trying to get the FDA to approve crucial methods of gender-affirming care. Its battle will be even more important in Trump’s second term.
Jan 17, 2025 / William Elisabeth Cuthbert
Why I Won’t Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump’s Inauguration Why I Won’t Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump’s Inauguration
The country is about to be handed over to a band of fascists, and top Democrats are simply rolling over and waiting for the Republicans to tickle their tummies.
Jan 17, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, Farewell to Biden Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, Farewell to Biden
On this episode of the American Prestige news roundup, headlines from around the globe.
Jan 17, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
As Los Angeles Burns, It’s Business as Usual in Eviction Court As Los Angeles Burns, It’s Business as Usual in Eviction Court
The relentless progression of eviction proceedings isn’t merely a grim irony amid sudden displacement mere miles away—it’s also a harbinger of the city’s future.
Jan 17, 2025 / Piper French
How to Save the Democrats How to Save the Democrats
They’re in shambles. They need to change—fast. Here’s what they should do.
Jan 17, 2025 / Feature / John Nichols
Kamala Harris Was Poised to Crush the Women’s Vote. What Went Wrong? Kamala Harris Was Poised to Crush the Women’s Vote. What Went Wrong?
Once Harris became the nominee, women voters surged behind her. But on Election Day, she won a smaller share of them than Biden did. This is how it fell apart.
Jan 17, 2025 / Feature / Joan Walsh