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Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution

Remember when he was mayor?  

Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale

Donald Trump grimace

The Real Revolution of 2016 Was Not Trump’s The Real Revolution of 2016 Was Not Trump’s

Mike Davis on how Trumpism won’t last long. Plus Joan Walsh on women voters, Kai Wright on Obama and race, and Adam Shatz on “law and order.”

Nov 17, 2016 / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Stanley Sheinbaum McGovern Fundraiser

A Liberal Lion Remembered A Liberal Lion Remembered

Stanley Sheinbaum’s achievements were countless.

Nov 16, 2016 / Michele Willens

Election Protester

10 Songs of Resistance 10 Songs of Resistance

Music can be both salve and inspiration easing collective pain and encouraging group resistance.

Nov 14, 2016 / Peter Rothberg

Joe Arpaio Protest

Election Night Saw Victories in Local Criminal-Justice Reform—This Should Be the Beginning Election Night Saw Victories in Local Criminal-Justice Reform—This Should Be the Beginning

Local prosecutor and sheriff races are winnable and build power.

Nov 12, 2016 / Robert J. Smith and Whitney Tymas

Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson

This Texas Prosecutor Jailed a Rape Victim—Could It Cost Devon Anderson Her Election? This Texas Prosecutor Jailed a Rape Victim—Could It Cost Devon Anderson Her Election?

Devon Anderson has a troubling record, and voters may dismiss her tomorrow.

Nov 7, 2016 / Jessica Pishko

Donald Trump’s Imaginary Inner Cities

Donald Trump’s Imaginary Inner Cities Donald Trump’s Imaginary Inner Cities

“Inner city” was always a loaded term, but today it makes no sense at all.

Nov 7, 2016 / Bryce Covert

Police surveillance

Americans Are Finding New Ways to Join the Surveillance State Americans Are Finding New Ways to Join the Surveillance State

Some of them aren’t pretty.

Nov 7, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

James Comey

James Comey’s Actions Place Him in the Worst Traditions of J. Edgar Hoover James Comey’s Actions Place Him in the Worst Traditions of J. Edgar Hoover

And only he can clean up this mess.

Nov 3, 2016 / Betty Medsger

The Bundy Acquittal Is Dangerous

The Bundy Acquittal Is Dangerous The Bundy Acquittal Is Dangerous

But the courtroom isn’t the only place to challenge the rise of anti-government radicals.

Nov 1, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

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