Jails Are Closing Across America. Why? Jails Are Closing Across America. Why?
Communities all over the country are shutting their jails. Sometimes this is because of victories like bail reform. But foes of mass incarceration don’t always benefit.
Jan 22, 2024 / Brian Dolinar
These Teachers Want the Largest Union in the Country to Rescind its Biden Endorsement Over Gaza These Teachers Want the Largest Union in the Country to Rescind its Biden Endorsement Over Gaza
A rank-and-file campaign inside the National Education Association is demanding the president stop “sending military funding, equipment, and intelligence to Israel.”
Jan 22, 2024 / Sarah Lazare
The DeSantis Debacle Is Over The DeSantis Debacle Is Over
The once and never Trump successor’s campaign collapsed about a year ago. His ego got finally the news.
Jan 21, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism
The two presidential candidates are boxed in by the bigotry they deny exists.
Jan 19, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Border Wars: The Phantom Menace Border Wars: The Phantom Menace
Congress has once again extended the deadline for a budget agreement, all but guaranteeing a sequel to threats of a government shutdown.
Jan 19, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump
In her second go-round, seeking damages for his lies about her, the accomplished journalist had to prove she was damaged.
Jan 19, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Embracing Our Humanity Embracing Our Humanity
Creating solidarity during times of local and global crisis is crucial.
Jan 19, 2024 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn
How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors—Paid for by the City’s Wealthiest Corporations How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors—Paid for by the City’s Wealthiest Corporations
Local politicians said it couldn't be done. The Seattle Times said it shouldn't be done. The students stuck to their demands and proved them wrong.
Jan 19, 2024 / Natalya McConnell
Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus. Trump Isn’t on Nevada’s Primary Ballot. He May Still Win the Caucus.
Confused? So are Nevada voters.
Jan 19, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky