New York Progressives Team Up to Bash a Rival. The Loser Is “The New York Times.” New York Progressives Team Up to Bash a Rival. The Loser Is “The New York Times.”
The paper’s endorsement of a wealthy white attorney in a newly created congressional district provoked a serious backlash.
Aug 16, 2022 / Joan Walsh
I Hope Liz Cheney Wins, but I Couldn’t Vote for Her I Hope Liz Cheney Wins, but I Couldn’t Vote for Her
Cheney is appealing for Democratic crossover votes in today’s Wyoming primary, but she’s still a right-wing zealot.
Aug 16, 2022 / John Nichols
Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has enough votes to pass if brought to the floor and would bring meaningful relief for thousands of pregnant workers.
Aug 16, 2022 / Bryce Covert
Wisconsin Primary Results Are Full of Good News for Mandela Barnes Wisconsin Primary Results Are Full of Good News for Mandela Barnes
Ron Johnson’s Democratic challenger shows strength where the incumbent US senator shows vulnerability.
Aug 12, 2022 / John Nichols
Ilhan Omar Survives a Nail-Biter. Why Was the Vote So Close? Ilhan Omar Survives a Nail-Biter. Why Was the Vote So Close?
It was supposed to be a blowout, but Don Samuels lost the Democratic primary by just 2 percentage points.
Aug 11, 2022 / Maya Rao
Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?
And three more questions about the biggest climate legislation in US history.
Aug 11, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard
Why Is There More Republican Support for Gay Marriage Than for Abortion Rights? Why Is There More Republican Support for Gay Marriage Than for Abortion Rights?
There’s not much of a public opinion gap between abortion rights and marriage equality among Republican voters. So why does abortion have almost no support from elected Republicans...
Aug 11, 2022 / Moira Donegan
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China
The House speaker created a new chasm in the US-China relationship. Now Biden must make sure it doesn’t lead to war.
Aug 10, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Space: The Final Frontier—or the Last Battlespace? Space: The Final Frontier—or the Last Battlespace?
America’s pursuit of military dominance risks damaging the peaceful—and scientifically and economically enriching—exploration taking place today.
Aug 8, 2022 / Mark Hannah
Schumer’s Inflation Reduction Act Includes a Smart Tax on Corporations Schumer’s Inflation Reduction Act Includes a Smart Tax on Corporations
The 1 percent excise tax targets stock buybacks that have been used to avoid taxes and inflate CEO pay.
Aug 5, 2022 / John Nichols