The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024 The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024
With the federal minimum wage stagnant for over 15 years, voters in Alaska, California, Missouri, and Massachusetts will decide on ballot measures to raise their wages.
Oct 30, 2024 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
Against Impossible Double Standards, Harris Aced Her Closing Argument Against Impossible Double Standards, Harris Aced Her Closing Argument
She has another week, and so does Trump. But comparing her excellent Ellipse speech to Trump’s Madison Square Garden satyricon is absurd.
Oct 29, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden
Under billionaire James Dolan, the ties between Madison Square Garden and New York City’s working class were already fraying. Then he gave the stadium’s keys to Trump.
Oct 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Peering Into the Minds of the Moderate White Women Who Might Just Save Us From Trump Peering Into the Minds of the Moderate White Women Who Might Just Save Us From Trump
Once Kamala Harris became the nominee, a significant number of white women shifted their support to her. Can she close the deal?
Oct 29, 2024 / Amy Littlefield
My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies
Trump supporters told me repeatedly that Trump loves them. How can so many people believe this?
Oct 29, 2024 / Katha Pollitt
Newspapers That Refuse to Endorse Are Betraying Journalism—and Democracy Newspapers That Refuse to Endorse Are Betraying Journalism—and Democracy
Billionaire publishers who censor endorsements that offend Donald Trump confirm their scorching disregard for the traditions of a free press.
Oct 29, 2024 / John Nichols
Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election
Florida’s Amendment 3 would legalize recreational cannabis, along with similar ballot proposals in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
Oct 29, 2024 / StudentNation / Cameron Driggers
Letters From the November 2024 Issue Letters From the November 2024 Issue
No mention of genocide… Developer talk…
Oct 29, 2024 / Our Readers
Trumpism Is Not a “Rogue Wave” Trumpism Is Not a “Rogue Wave”
Tony Kushner and Rachel Maddow discuss the threats to US democracy and how art can help people see dangers on the horizon.
Oct 29, 2024 / Q&A / Tony Kushner and Rachel Maddow
Leaked Videos Show Project 2025’s Architect Calling for a MAGA Takeover of the Federal Government Leaked Videos Show Project 2025’s Architect Calling for a MAGA Takeover of the Federal Government
“We have detailed agency plans,” Russell Vought bragged in a 2024 speech. “We are writing the actual executive orders. We are writing the actual regulations now.”
Oct 29, 2024 / Chris Lehmann