Government

Trump Could Be the Most Hostile American President the UN Has Ever Faced

Trump Could Be the Most Hostile American President the UN Has Ever Faced Trump Could Be the Most Hostile American President the UN Has Ever Faced

Plus, there’s a Republican-led Congress itching to diminish the role of the organization and bankrupt many of its programs.

Jan 9, 2017 / Barbara Crossette

The New Intelligence Report On Russia Shows We Need An Independent Bipartisan Commission Now More Than Ever

The New Intelligence Report On Russia Shows We Need An Independent Bipartisan Commission Now More Than Ever The New Intelligence Report On Russia Shows We Need An Independent Bipartisan Commission Now More Than Ever

The report contains not a shred of forensic evidence that the Russian government directed the hacks of the DNC or of John Podesta.

Jan 9, 2017 / James Carden

Jeff Sessions Is Just Not in the Same League as Former Attorneys General

Jeff Sessions Is Just Not in the Same League as Former Attorneys General Jeff Sessions Is Just Not in the Same League as Former Attorneys General

From Herbert Brownell to Robert F. Kennedy to Loretta Lynch, attorneys general have upheld the law and fought for justice. Would Sessions?

Jan 9, 2017 / Nan Aron

Jeff Sessions

Declaration of Moral Action Against the Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions Declaration of Moral Action Against the Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions

A joint statement of interfaith clergy and moral leaders urges Congress not to confirm Sessions as attorney general of United States.

Jan 9, 2017 / Repairers of the Breach and Faith in Public Life

Jeff Sessions

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

Sen. Sherrod Brown

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

Joe McCarthy and Roy Cohn

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

Youth in the UN Climate Change talks in Marrakech respond to the election of Donald Trump as US President.

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

Kamala Harris Swearing In

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

Maxine Waters

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

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