Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans
The administration is using the pretense of fiscal responsibility to slash programs for the poor and people of color.
May 15, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall
How Governor Pete Ricketts took over Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature.
May 14, 2018 / Ross Benes
The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates
It’s painful when male allies fail. But the success of so many female candidates is the other side of the story.
May 10, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Does Eric Schneiderman Prove We Should Never Trust a Male Feminist? Does Eric Schneiderman Prove We Should Never Trust a Male Feminist?
#NotAllMen is looking more like a wish than a declarative statement.
May 8, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
Millennials to Democrats: It’s the Economy, Stupid Millennials to Democrats: It’s the Economy, Stupid
When it comes to economics, the party is in danger of losing young voters to the GOP.
May 8, 2018 / Miles Howard
Trump’s Tweets Aren’t the Real Scandal Trump’s Tweets Aren’t the Real Scandal
The spectacle of the Trump administration distracts us from deeper corruption.
May 8, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Don’t Count on Russiagate to Bring Trump Down Don’t Count on Russiagate to Bring Trump Down
Robert Mueller’s questions, Michael Cohen’s troubles, and the DNC’s lawsuit don’t inspire confidence.
May 3, 2018 / Aaron Maté
Why Won’t Lincoln Chafee Support Robert Mueller? Why Won’t Lincoln Chafee Support Robert Mueller?
The Democrats, with some GOP support, are backing legislation to protect his investigation—but Chafee says Mueller is “wasting money.”
May 2, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote
A district court ruled against the state’s voter-ID law in April—but with midterms looming, the fight for Native voting rights isn’t over yet.
May 2, 2018 / Roey Hadar
The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless The ‘People’s Pulitzers’ Salute Those Who Give Voice to the Powerless
The remarkable work of this year’s Hillman Prize winners is a timely reminder of the indispensable role of the free press in sustaining a democracy.
May 1, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel