The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin
In a district that backed Trump 55-38, Patty Schachtner sweeps to victory with a result that has shocked the state—and Governor Scott Walker.
Jan 17, 2018 / John Nichols
Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy
For more than 50 years, family reunification has been a humane and compassionate part of our system.
Jan 16, 2018 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Will Our Endless Wars Fuel the Next Populist Revolt? Will Our Endless Wars Fuel the Next Populist Revolt?
The lives lost and money wasted are real. The only question is who has the courage to state that the emperor has no clothes.
Jan 16, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference
Need proof? Look at what 31st Swing Left did in Virginia.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?
Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.
Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue
Turning Texas blue?
Jan 11, 2018 / Our Readers
Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism
Democrats must expose the president’s broken promise to working people.
Jan 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Resistance to Trump Will Be Local The Resistance to Trump Will Be Local
Strong community makes it harder to win by being a jerk and a bully.
Jan 9, 2018 / Feature / Bill McKibben
The Orange Menace—and the Even More Dangerous Party That Stands With Him The Orange Menace—and the Even More Dangerous Party That Stands With Him
Trump isn’t chiefly responsible for the wholesale damage being done to the country. The primary culprit is the GOP.
Jan 9, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage
The GOP Tax Bill Was a Deliberate Attack on Blue States—and California Plans to Fight Back The GOP Tax Bill Was a Deliberate Attack on Blue States—and California Plans to Fight Back
Here are some creative ways for blue states to resist the GOP power grab.
Jan 6, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky