ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis
The immigration agency spent the holidays releasing hundreds of refugees onto the streets of El Paso. Asylum seekers deserve better.
Jan 11, 2019 / Todd A. Curry
‘You Guys Are Coming Home’ ‘You Guys Are Coming Home’
Sentenced to life in prison without parole as teenagers, these inmates never thought they’d be free—now they’re preparing for a life outside.
Jan 9, 2019 / Katya Cengel
The Fight to End South Korea’s ‘Blood-Stained’ National-Security Act The Fight to End South Korea’s ‘Blood-Stained’ National-Security Act
As Seoul and Pyongyang inch toward peace, an alleged North Korean spy goes on trial.
Jan 9, 2019 / Max S. Kim
‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill ‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill
One of the most joyous Native parties of the century was held in a DC Hyatt on Thursday.
Jan 7, 2019 / Julian Brave NoiseCat
Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy
The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.
Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols
Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress
The Michigan Democrat declares: “Each passing day brings more pain for the people most directly hurt by this president.”
Jan 3, 2019 / John Nichols
The ‘Story of the Year’ at the Collision of Sports and Politics: The Woman Who Defeated a Cartel The ‘Story of the Year’ at the Collision of Sports and Politics: The Woman Who Defeated a Cartel
Rachael Denhollander showed that the power of her truth was stronger than USA Gymnastics.
Dec 20, 2018 / Dave Zirin
2018: The Year of the Progressive 2018: The Year of the Progressive
John Nichols on politics, Erwin Chemerinsky on Obamacare, and Atossa Araxia Abrahamian on left internationalism.
Dec 20, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America Transgender Rights Are Under Siege in Trump’s America
Transgender people are facing attacks on their health care, employment, and more.
Dec 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen
For UNC’s Teaching Assistants, the Silent Sam Protests Are Far From Over For UNC’s Teaching Assistants, the Silent Sam Protests Are Far From Over
TAs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill may have released the withheld grades, but they say they won’t be placated by any action short of racial justice.
Dec 18, 2018 / StudentNation / Nicole Castro