Congress

Syria demonstration. Protestors from the Stop the War Coalition take part in a demonstration outside Downing Street, in Westminster, London on Friday, April 7, 2017.

Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria

The same man who slammed the door on Syrian refugees used the plight of Syrian children to justify the bombing.

Apr 7, 2017 / NationAction

Brexit

The Far Right Finally Has Brexit—and It’s Making a Royal Mess of It The Far Right Finally Has Brexit—and It’s Making a Royal Mess of It

Just like the Republicans, the UK right doesn’t know what to do when it gets what it wants.

Apr 7, 2017 / Column / Gary Younge

Social Security Cards

Expanding Social Security Has More Momentum Than You Think Expanding Social Security Has More Momentum Than You Think

Over 80 percent of House Democrats agree that it’s time. 

Apr 6, 2017 / George Zornick

Paul Ryan

The Committee Investigating Russia Has a Bigger Problem Than Devin Nunes The Committee Investigating Russia Has a Bigger Problem Than Devin Nunes

His name is Paul Ryan.

Apr 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

The GOP Has Declared War on Democracy The GOP Has Declared War on Democracy

Going nuclear to confirm Neil Gorsuch is the latest example of how Republicans are thwarting the will of the people.

Apr 6, 2017 / Ari Berman

Donald Trump

The Senate Should Censure Trump The Senate Should Censure Trump

It’s been done once before, against Andrew Jackson. Trump has disgraced the office of the presidency, so it’s time to do it again.

Apr 5, 2017 / William Greider

Donald Trump

Don’t Let Trump Off the Hook by Saying He’s Incompetent Don’t Let Trump Off the Hook by Saying He’s Incompetent

He never really cared about economic populism in the first place. 

Apr 5, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Senator Jeff Merkley filibusters

Jeff Merkley’s Heroic Fight Against Gorsuch Is a Fight for the Constitution Jeff Merkley’s Heroic Fight Against Gorsuch Is a Fight for the Constitution

The Oregon senator filibustered for more than 15 hours to challenge the awarding of a stolen seat to Trump’s nominee.

Apr 5, 2017 / John Nichols

yemen airstrike

America’s Support for Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Must End America’s Support for Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Must End

Acting as a de facto co-belligerent in the conflict, we are lending aid and support to the ideological heirs of those who attacked us on September 11.

Apr 5, 2017 / James Carden

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

It is time to revive a peace and justice movement calling for the United States to stop its endless wars and turn its resources and attention to rebuilding our own country.

Apr 4, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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