Donald Trump Just Threatened to Leave Puerto Ricans to Die Donald Trump Just Threatened to Leave Puerto Ricans to Die
As FEMA warns of massive food shortages, Trump says the island has “survived” the hurricanes and shouldn’t expect help “forever.”
Oct 12, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy
There is a real desire for progressive solutions in every part of the country—including areas that many Democrats have, unfortunately, written off.
Oct 10, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Puerto Rico Needs Massive Emergency Aid Now—and an End to Austerity Puerto Rico Needs Massive Emergency Aid Now—and an End to Austerity
The island has become a target not only for rapacious vulture funds but also for exponents of Katrina-style “disaster capitalism.”
Sep 27, 2017 / Ed Morales
Demand Immediate Aid for Puerto Rico Demand Immediate Aid for Puerto Rico
You can also register your friends and family to vote and march for racial justice.
Sep 26, 2017 / NationAction
LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum. LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum.
And his victim-blaming of Puerto Rico proves it.
Sep 26, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Communities Hit by Hurricane Irma Still Need Your Help Communities Hit by Hurricane Irma Still Need Your Help
Long after the national media move on, communities in the Caribbean and Florida will be doing the hard work of rebuilding.
Sep 14, 2017 / Glyn Peterson
Climate Denialism Is Literally Killing Us Climate Denialism Is Literally Killing Us
The victims of Hurricane Harvey have a murderer—and it’s not the storm.
Sep 6, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Political Roots of Houston’s Flooding The Political Roots of Houston’s Flooding
Roane Carey on how the city’s developers are fighting a losing battle against climate change.
Sep 1, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Everyone’s a Socialist After a Natural Disaster Everyone’s a Socialist After a Natural Disaster
Ted Cruz’s hypocrisy won’t stop government from helping in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, but Texas will be needing help for a long time.
Aug 29, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally. Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally.
The party establishment won’t change on its own, and Democratic leaders won’t see the light unless they feel the heat.
Aug 22, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel