Politics

Donald Trump at the Florida Freedom Summit in United States

The “Is Donald Trump a Fascist?” Debate Has Been Ended—by Donald Trump The “Is Donald Trump a Fascist?” Debate Has Been Ended—by Donald Trump

The former president’s rhetoric in a recent speech and on social media veered into openly eliminationist threats.

Nov 14, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, answers a question for the media following his announcement that he is nominating Kimberly Teehee, right, as a Cherokee Nation delegate to the U.S. House, in Tahlequah, Okla., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.

One of the Oldest Broken Promises to Indigenous Peoples Is for a Voice in Congress One of the Oldest Broken Promises to Indigenous Peoples Is for a Voice in Congress

A treaty commitment to seat a delegate representing the Cherokee Nation in the House has gone unmet for two centuries.

Nov 14, 2023 / John Nichols

Leaders in Destruction

Leaders in Destruction Leaders in Destruction

Civilians caught in the middle.

Nov 14, 2023 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Fetterman greets Rabbi Myers, Tree of Life

Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup Senator John Fetterman Is a Progressive Icon, a Republican Hate Figure—and a Pro-Israel Pinup

The Pennsylvania Democrat has long bucked convention on everything from legalizing marijuana to the Senate dress code. But his views on Israel/Palestine risk alienating his base.

Nov 14, 2023 / Ross Barkan

Atlanta Stop Cop City Youth Movement

Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Movement Is Youth-Led Democracy in Action Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Movement Is Youth-Led Democracy in Action

“When we can’t trust our leaders, regardless of political party, to exercise their power for our betterment, we the people have the power to do something about it.”

Nov 14, 2023 / StudentNation / Hunter Buchheit

Biden with Israeli, US flags

Will Biden Sacrifice His Presidency for Another Middle Eastern War? Will Biden Sacrifice His Presidency for Another Middle Eastern War?

To defend democracy from Trump, Democrats have to listen to their voters.

Nov 13, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Give Peace a Chance

Give Peace a Chance Give Peace a Chance

Crossword: peace shouldn’t be a puzzle.

Nov 13, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Joe Biden AIPAC

As the Death Toll Rises in Gaza, AIPAC Lobbies for War As the Death Toll Rises in Gaza, AIPAC Lobbies for War

Political interests in Washington are vying for influence when it comes to US policy in the Middle East—no matter how out of step they are with public opinion.

Nov 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

President Joe Biden walks after arriving on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Washington.

They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire. They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire.

The president cannot afford to lose the generation of young political activists who are telling him he is flat wrong when it comes to Gaza.

Nov 11, 2023 / John Nichols

Gaza 5

Gaza 5 Gaza 5

Removals.

Nov 10, 2023 / Steve Brodner

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