The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election
An interview with Jane McAlevey.
Feb 7, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Here’s How the 2018 Midterm Elections Could Be Fatally Undermined Here’s How the 2018 Midterm Elections Could Be Fatally Undermined
By doubling down on their voter-suppression tactics, Trump and Co. could put the House of Representatives beyond the reach of even an overwhelming Democratic majority.
Feb 6, 2017 / Natalie Reed
Stop With the Conspiracy Theories—Trump Is Bad Enough Stop With the Conspiracy Theories—Trump Is Bad Enough
It takes a hefty dose of indifference to be less concerned about something actually happening than about a plot “potentially” unfolding in the shadows.
Feb 2, 2017 / Aaron Maté
Kellyanne Conway’s Milestone Kellyanne Conway’s Milestone
Ms. Conway already has nailed down a place In history. She can relax. She’ll long be remembered when people call lies Not lies, just “alternative facts.”…
Feb 2, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
An Actual American War Criminal May Become Our Second-Ranking Diplomat An Actual American War Criminal May Become Our Second-Ranking Diplomat
Elliott Abrams spent the Reagan years abetting genocide—now, he has been floated as Trump’s deputy secretary of state.
Feb 2, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Protests Are Putting Trump on Notice: You’re in for a Fight Protests Are Putting Trump on Notice: You’re in for a Fight
The opposition isn’t going to sit idly by while Trump demonizes immigrants and violates the Constitution.
Feb 1, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard
Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
Democrats can and should fight this nomination.
Feb 1, 2017 / NationAction
The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente
The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.
Feb 1, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump
Massive anti-Trump protests are helping Democrats find their spine.
Jan 31, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture
But at least we can take hope in rebel athletes like Colin Kaepernick.
Jan 31, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte