Why Millennials Aren’t Afraid of Socialism Why Millennials Aren’t Afraid of Socialism
It’s an old idea, but the people who will make it happen are young—and tired of the unequal world they’ve inherited.
Jan 10, 2017 / StudentNation / Julia Mead
Jeff Sessions Has Spent His Whole Career Opposing Voting Rights Jeff Sessions Has Spent His Whole Career Opposing Voting Rights
Imagine what he will do as the most powerful lawyer in the country.
Jan 10, 2017 / Ari Berman
President Obama’s Last Confession President Obama’s Last Confession
Gasp!
Jan 10, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
Jeff Sessions Could Return Criminal Justice to the Jim Crow Era Jeff Sessions Could Return Criminal Justice to the Jim Crow Era
Sessions’s extreme views on crime and punishment are a throwback to the darkest chapters in American history.
Jan 9, 2017 / Ari Berman
Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions Sherrod Brown Is the First Senator to Say ‘No’ to Jeff Sessions
“I have serious concerns that Senator Sessions’ record on civil rights is at direct odds with the task of promoting justice and equality for all.”
Jan 9, 2017 / John Nichols
A Lesson on How to Survive Trumpism—From the McCarthy Era A Lesson on How to Survive Trumpism—From the McCarthy Era
Trump’s regime will not resurrect full-blown McCarthyism, but it may take lessons in political repression from it.
Jan 9, 2017 / Ellen Schrecker
This Monday, Join Protests Across the Country to Block Trump’s Climate-Denying Cabinet Picks This Monday, Join Protests Across the Country to Block Trump’s Climate-Denying Cabinet Picks
For the Day Against Denial, people across the country will rally at their senators’ offices.
Jan 7, 2017 / NationAction
Democrats Find a Silver Lining—and Renew Their Fighting Spirit Democrats Find a Silver Lining—and Renew Their Fighting Spirit
At a party for new Democratic congresswomen, and in the halls of advocacy groups, you can still feel the grief and PTSD. But there’s also a lot of fight.
Jan 6, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump Courageous House Progressives Raise ‘Justice and Fairness’ Objections to Certifying Trump
Congressional Progressive Caucus members interrupt certification of electoral votes to raise concerns about voter suppression.
Jan 6, 2017 / John Nichols
Donald Trump Is Not Too Big to Fail Donald Trump Is Not Too Big to Fail
His victory illustrates the weakness of the Republican Party, not its strength. And despite his braggadocio, he’s vulnerable.
Jan 6, 2017 / Column / Gary Younge