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We Can Ensure Parents, Children, and Birth Workers Thrive We Can Ensure Parents, Children, and Birth Workers Thrive

The "lactonomy" is rigged against us, but there are public health measures we can take to fix it.

Aug 7, 2023 / Latona Giwa

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., speaks during a Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on the proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf partnership, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

There's One More Unnamed Accomplice in the Trump Indictment There's One More Unnamed Accomplice in the Trump Indictment

Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson makes a notable cameo in the 45-page document.

Aug 3, 2023 / John Nichols

People sit, lay on the ground at the airport with suitcases as they wait for their flights to be rescheduled

Fear of Flying? Fear of Flying?

The fight for airline passenger rights—and holding the industry to account.

Aug 1, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Beanie Feldstein joins SAG-AFTRA members as they continue to picket in New York City on July 26, 2023 in New York City.

Striking Workers Cheer Senator John Fetterman’s SNAP Benefits Bill Striking Workers Cheer Senator John Fetterman’s SNAP Benefits Bill

The proposed law would restore eligibility for federal food aid taken away by Ronald Reagan.

Jul 28, 2023 / Eloise Goldsmith

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, speaks during a Vigil and Thirst Strike for Workers' Rights on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Texas Is Trying to Brutalize Its Workers—and Greg Casar Is Fighting Back Texas Is Trying to Brutalize Its Workers—and Greg Casar Is Fighting Back

The congressman led a “thirst strike” on the steps of the Capitol to protest a law barring Texas cities from giving their workers water breaks.

Jul 27, 2023 / John Nichols

School lunch

Free School Lunches Kept Millions of Kids Fed During the Pandemic. Why Stop Now?  Free School Lunches Kept Millions of Kids Fed During the Pandemic. Why Stop Now? 

In North Carolina, the ending of the Covid-era federal meals program devastated low-income communities–and legislators have been slow to face the crisis.

Jul 26, 2023 / StudentNation / Peggy Chen

DC: U.S. Capitol, Speaker McCarthy Press Conference

Kevin McCarthy’s Latest Hostage Crisis Kevin McCarthy’s Latest Hostage Crisis

Kevin, blink twice if you need help.

Jul 25, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) departs the U.S. Capitol on July 18, 2023

Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel? Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel?

Congress explicitly rejects words like "racist" and "apartheid" that prominent Israelis have used to describe their country and its policies.

Jul 20, 2023 / John Nichols

Senate Judiciary Committee member Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) displays a copy of a painting featuring Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas alongside Harlan Crow and other conservative friends during a hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform.

It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is? It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is?

As corruption scandals ooze from the muck of the Supreme Court, it’s time for the media to up their reporting game—and report on the justices like the political actors they are.

Jul 20, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Sen. Tommy Tuberville looks into the distance at the Capitol

Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous

His comments on white nationalism spring from the desire for a Proud Boys army.

Jul 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer

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