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The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own

Gary Younge says that’s a big problem.

Aug 27, 2018 / Jon Wiener

Beto O'Rourke Texas

Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas

And it’s working.

Aug 24, 2018 / John Nichols

Kayla Reed Portrait

How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent

Action St. Louis has proved electoral politics don’t have to be boring.

Aug 24, 2018 / Jacqui Germain

Portrait of Shahidul Alam

Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’ Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’

The acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist, and mentor remains in jail after speaking out against the government.

Aug 24, 2018 / Maia Hibbett

Donald Trump withdraws from TPP

Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever

The president who coined “the art of the deal” has drastically reduced his country’s value globally.

Aug 23, 2018 / Dilip Hiro

Pampers Diapers

Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers

Aid programs fall short in a country where a third of families suffer “diaper need.”

Aug 22, 2018 / Bryce Covert

There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen

There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen

This fall, California will vote on an initiative that could reshape the state’s housing market.

Aug 22, 2018 / Brave New Films

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

UnAmerican Banking

Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship? Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?

Lenders discriminate against immigrants—and often, it’s perfectly legal.

Aug 20, 2018 / Susie Cagle

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