The 14th Amendment Isn’t Going to Save Us From Donald Trump The 14th Amendment Isn’t Going to Save Us From Donald Trump
Yes, Donald Trump’s attempt to foment an insurrection should bar him from running for president, but no judge will have the raw courage to kick him off the ballot.
Nov 21, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Are Democratic Voters Turning on Biden? Are Democratic Voters Turning on Biden?
It’s still early, but recent polls have the president losing against Trump for the first time. Whether they’ll get worse is anyone’s guess.
Nov 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return?
How can this popularity translate into political power for a movement that is not accustomed to making bold demands of its political leaders?
Nov 20, 2023 / Amy Littlefield
Israel’s Ludicrous Propaganda Wins Over the Only Audience That Counts Israel’s Ludicrous Propaganda Wins Over the Only Audience That Counts
Why make an effort to be credible if you’re going to be uncritically echoed by the White House and Western press?
Nov 17, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Israel’s War on American Student Activists Israel’s War on American Student Activists
For years the Israel on Campus Coalition—a little-known organization with links to Israeli intelligence—has used student informants to spy on pro-Palestinian campus groups.
Nov 17, 2023 / James Bamford
Goodbye, Joe Manchin—We Won’t Miss You Goodbye, Joe Manchin—We Won’t Miss You
The departure of the pro–fossil fuel, pro–Big Pharma senator from West Virginia is not the tragedy many Democrats think it is.
Nov 16, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Can Louisiana Use the Treasurer’s Office to Invest in the Working Class? Can Louisiana Use the Treasurer’s Office to Invest in the Working Class?
Dustin Granger sees the position as a potential antidote to Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry, but the progressive candidate still faces an uphill battle in the upcoming Novem...
Nov 16, 2023 / StudentNation / Kennith Woods
How We Ended Cash Bail in Illinois How We Ended Cash Bail in Illinois
Lessons from a successful struggle.
Nov 15, 2023 / Will Tanzman
The People’s Republic of Portland, Maine The People’s Republic of Portland, Maine
Local organizers have gotten the New England town to pass some of the most progressive legislation in the country. Will it stick?
Nov 15, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup
The Pennsylvania Democrat has long bucked convention on everything from legalizing marijuana to the Senate dress code. But his views on Israel/Palestine risk alienating his base.
Nov 14, 2023 / Ross Barkan