Politics

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson addresses the crowd at The Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Marianne Williamson Is Polling Just As Well Against Biden as Nikki Haley Is Against Trump Marianne Williamson Is Polling Just As Well Against Biden as Nikki Haley Is Against Trump

But the media’s obsessed with Haley and paying almost no attention to Williamson.

Nov 22, 2023 / John Nichols

Javier Milei lifts a chainsaw next to Buenos Aires province governor candidate Carolina Píparo during a rally on September 25, 2023 in San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentina’s Chainsaw Massacre Election Argentina’s Chainsaw Massacre Election

A far-right libertarian and dictatorship apologist is about to become the nation’s next president. It’s a victory that the United States helped enable.

Nov 21, 2023 / Jacob Sugarman

Hannah Arendt, in a black and white photograph, sits in front of a wood paneled wall wearing a white jacket

Tomorrow’s Antisemitism Today Tomorrow’s Antisemitism Today

While real antisemitism is rearing its head, the assurance that “anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic” can feel like gaslighting.

Nov 21, 2023 / Barry Schwabsky

Donald Trump gestures during the Florida Freedom Summit at the Gaylord Palms Resort on November 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.

The 14th Amendment Isn’t Going to Save Us From Donald Trump The 14th Amendment Isn’t Going to Save Us From Donald Trump

Yes, Donald Trump’s attempt to foment an insurrection should bar him from running for president, but no judge will have the raw courage to kick him off the ballot.

Nov 21, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Bibi

Bibi Bibi

Light unto nations.

Nov 21, 2023 / OppArt / McClain Moore

President Joe Biden leaves St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del., Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Are Democratic Voters Turning on Biden? Are Democratic Voters Turning on Biden?

It’s still early, but recent polls have the president losing against Trump for the first time. Whether they’ll get worse is anyone’s guess.

Nov 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Jonathan Greenblatt attends the 2023 TAAF Annual AAPI CEO Dinner on September 26, 2023 in New York City.

Why the Anti-Defamation League Loves Certain Bigots Why the Anti-Defamation League Loves Certain Bigots

From apartheid South Africa to Elon Musk, defending Israel overrides fighting antisemitism.

Nov 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Voters leaning over voting booths in front of an American flag mural.

Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return?

How can this popularity translate into political power for a movement that is not accustomed to making bold demands of its political leaders?

Nov 20, 2023 / Amy Littlefield

Santa Ana California Palestine

In California Schools, Palestinian History Is Off-Limits In California Schools, Palestinian History Is Off-Limits

After backlash from pro-Israel organizations, Santa Ana’s ethnic studies courses discussing Palestine were put on hold. “You’re asking us to erase a people off the face of the ear...

Nov 20, 2023 / StudentNation / Shaanth Nanguneri

A photo of a marble wall reading

If Only AR-15 Murder-Scene Photos Would Bring About an Assault Weapons Ban If Only AR-15 Murder-Scene Photos Would Bring About an Assault Weapons Ban

Washington Post leaders thought they were doing right by showing the carnage those weapons of war create. But we already knew that.

Nov 17, 2023 / Joan Walsh

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