Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy
The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.
Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions
North Carolina’s new voting restrictions are preventing African-Americans and Democrats from voting.
Jun 16, 2015 / Ari Berman
How to Defend the Indefensible How to Defend the Indefensible
The issue isn't police misconduct—the issue is rap music and baggy pants!
Jun 16, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo
One US military base, decades of lies, and a crime that has never been faced or righted.
Jun 15, 2015 / David Vine
After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning After 25 Years of Losing to Wall Street, Left-Wing Democrats Are Winning
Obama's TPP defeat could be the start of a progressive revival in Congress.
Jun 15, 2015 / William Greider
Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits
Nobody saw this vote coming—but progressive activism delivered a shocking result Friday in Congress.
Jun 12, 2015 / George Zornick
Amnesty for Edward Snowden Amnesty for Edward Snowden
His claims have been vindicated by the courts, Congress, and the US public. It’s time to bring him home.
Jun 11, 2015 / Martin Garbus
Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again? Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again?
Senators John McCain and Dianne Feinstein have introduced a measure to prevent the CIA from evading the bans on torture that are already law.
Jun 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Budget Cuts, Layoffs, and a $1.5 Billion Campus Remodeling—What’s Wrong With This Picture? Budget Cuts, Layoffs, and a $1.5 Billion Campus Remodeling—What’s Wrong With This Picture?
These University of Chicago students are saying “no” to the administration’s austerity agenda.
Jun 8, 2015 / Michelle Chen