Gus Newport Showed Bernie Sanders How to Be a Socialist Mayor in the Age of Reagan Gus Newport Showed Bernie Sanders How to Be a Socialist Mayor in the Age of Reagan
Former Berkeley mayor Eugene “Gus” Newport was an indefatigable activist who proudly identified as “an avowed socialist” in the age of Ronald Reagan—a fact that The New York Times…
Jul 3, 2023 / John Nichols
America’s Youth Have a Problem America’s Youth Have a Problem
According to over a dozen student journalists, these are some of the most important issues facing the US, including climate change, health care, child labor, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Jul 3, 2023 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Pentagon Won Big With the Debt Ceiling Bill The Pentagon Won Big With the Debt Ceiling Bill
And thanks to a loophole in the budget deal, national security spending will only increase.
Jul 3, 2023 / William D. Hartung and Julia Gledhill
The Supreme Court Just Told Student Debtors to Go to Hell The Supreme Court Just Told Student Debtors to Go to Hell
In a wildly incoherent opinion, John Roberts blocked Biden’s student debt relief plan—and reminded everyone that he thinks only Republican presidents are allowed to rule.
Jun 30, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Their Nazi Fanboys Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Their Nazi Fanboys
The DeSantis and Trump campaigns are hurling accusations of racism against each other. Both are right.
Jun 30, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Jamaal Bowman Knows Exactly How to Win the Next Fight Over Affirmative Action Jamaal Bowman Knows Exactly How to Win the Next Fight Over Affirmative Action
After a devastating Supreme Court decision, the House member and veteran educator has a plan that brings essential perspective to the defense of race-conscious admissions.
Jun 30, 2023 / John Nichols
A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence
On the 52nd anniversary of Public Citizen.
Jun 30, 2023 / Ralph Nader
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Goes on a Veto Binge Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Goes on a Veto Binge
The Republican vetoed 75 bills in a single session, including 43 on the final eligible day alone.
Jun 30, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
“A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent “A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent
The justice did not mince words in her dissent of the conservative supermajority's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Jun 29, 2023 / Ketanji Brown Jackson