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Joe Biden addresses striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union at a picket line outside a General Motors Service Parts Operations plant in Belleville, Michigan, on September 26, 2023.

My President Joined a Picket Line My President Joined a Picket Line

No matter what you think of Joe Biden, his decision to stand with UAW workers is historic. And it might just get him reelected.

Sep 27, 2023 / John Nichols

Donald Trump poses for a picture at a South Carolina gun store.

The Supreme Court Could Soon Let Trump Buy All the Guns He Wants The Supreme Court Could Soon Let Trump Buy All the Guns He Wants

Trump is currently prohibited from buying guns because he’s under criminal indictment. But two big court cases could change that.

Sep 26, 2023 / Elie Mystal

A Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal Again

A Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal Again A Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal Again

Deferred action for childhood arrivals. The fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants is caught in an endless court fight (DACA recipients in the program will continue to have so...

Sep 26, 2023 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Trump speaking at book banning, anti-trans, 'parental values' moms for liberty conference

Want to Know How Far-Reaching the Right-Wing Movement Against Free Expression in Schools Is? Want to Know How Far-Reaching the Right-Wing Movement Against Free Expression in Schools Is?

PEN America just released a scary report.

Sep 26, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

How J.D. Vance’s Bad Tweets Explain Modern Conservatism How J.D. Vance’s Bad Tweets Explain Modern Conservatism

His very cringe posts contain everything you need to know about the hate-filled emptiness at the heart of the supposed “intellectual” wing of the GOP.

Sep 26, 2023 / Ginny Hogan

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

The UAW Strike Inspires Anti-Union Panic—and Lies—From GOP Presidential Contenders The UAW Strike Inspires Anti-Union Panic—and Lies—From GOP Presidential Contenders

Tim Scott calls for firing workers. Nikki Haley celebrates union busting. And Trump’s attacking UAW leaders.

Sep 26, 2023 / John Nichols

“Succession” for suckers: While Lachlan Murdoch (left) gets the fancy title, Rupert retains the ultimate power.

Rupert Murdoch’s Final Con Game Rupert Murdoch’s Final Con Game

Announcing his exit, the right-wing baron mixes public populism and private elitism.

Sep 25, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Robert Menendez President's Day Recess

Robert Menendez’s Family Business Robert Menendez’s Family Business

The New Jersey senator was indicted by the Justice Department for a series of charges straight out of The Sopranos.

Sep 22, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Hell’s Bells

Hell’s Bells Hell’s Bells

Extra crispy.

Sep 22, 2023 / Steve Brodner

Lindsay Powell, Democratic candidate in a special election to fill a vacant Pennsylvania House seat, visits with campaign workers on the Northside of Pittsburgh on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Democrats Are on a Winning Streak That Could Transform Our Politics Democrats Are on a Winning Streak That Could Transform Our Politics

Recent victories in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire special elections suggest Democrats can score huge wins in the fight to control state legislatures. That changes everything.

Sep 22, 2023 / John Nichols

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