Big Oil Loses Big in a Day of Game-Changing Climate News Big Oil Loses Big in a Day of Game-Changing Climate News
A Dutch court ruling and two shareholder revolts have brought new hope in the climate emergency fight.
May 27, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Keith Ellison: On the Other Side of Criminal Justice Reform and Transformation Is a Safer Society Keith Ellison: On the Other Side of Criminal Justice Reform and Transformation Is a Safer Society
The attorney general who organized the prosecution of Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd makes the case for police accountability.
May 26, 2021 / John Nichols
Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022? Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022?
One big donor is banking on President Biden’s recovery efforts to preserve the Democrats’ majority in the 2022 midterms.
May 25, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge
Ranked choice voting is the fairer, more representative, future of American elections, and we’re excited to welcome it to New York City.
May 25, 2021 / Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Jumaane D. Williams
More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights
Former Biden campaign and DNC workers demand “concrete steps to end the occupation in pursuit of justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestinians.”
May 25, 2021 / John Nichols
Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion
The danger of allowing right-wing extremists to silence the pro-choice majority is becoming clearer than ever.
May 25, 2021 / Ilyse Hogue and Ellie Langford
Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher
The congressman, who once enjoyed praise for calling out Trump and demanding accountability, is now blocking a January 6 inquiry.
May 21, 2021 / John Nichols
Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs? Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs?
One of the most important political races in America will be decided here on June 22. And it has nothing to do with Andrew Yang.
May 21, 2021 / Ross Barkan
The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.
May 19, 2021 / John Nichols
Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower
He sells out a GOP House ally by opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection. Is he afraid of what it will find?
May 18, 2021 / Joan Walsh