Political Figures

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

A bold and effective House member, Omar disrupts conventional wisdom. So those comfortable with the status quo want her gone.

Aug 10, 2020 / John Nichols

How Stephen Miller Turned the Department of Homeland Security Into a Political Weapon

How Stephen Miller Turned the Department of Homeland Security Into a Political Weapon How Stephen Miller Turned the Department of Homeland Security Into a Political Weapon

The White House senior adviser signaled to the Border Patrol union in 2016 that he planned to invert the DHS power structure.

Aug 10, 2020 / Jean Guerrero

A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption

A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption

If Biden wins the presidency, he’ll face strong pressure to move on in the name of national unity. He’ll have to resist.

Aug 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer

There Will Be No Return to Normality

There Will Be No Return to Normality There Will Be No Return to Normality

Nostalgia might help Joe Biden win the presidency, but the crisis he’ll face will require boldness.

Aug 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

Accosted by fellow representative Ted Yoho, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave an extraordinary speech against misogyny that resonated widely.

Aug 3, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández, Andrea Arroyo, and Steve Brodner

The Spectre of Socialism Haunts Mike Pence

The Spectre of Socialism Haunts Mike Pence The Spectre of Socialism Haunts Mike Pence

The GOP’s founders included abolitionists, radical land reformers, and activists who had joined “an experimental socialist community."

Jul 31, 2020 / John Nichols

Selma 1965. Portland 2020.

Selma 1965. Portland 2020. Selma 1965. Portland 2020.

Trump’s authoritarian actions are a repeat of history.

Jul 30, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Mural

Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis

“Keep walking, keep going, you can’t control it.”

Jul 29, 2020 / Najla Said

Super RBG

Super RBG Super RBG

Staying strong.

Jul 28, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Donald Trump

The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business

The administration’s in hot water with corporate America for draconian work visa policies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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