The Florida GOP’s Assault on Democracy The Florida GOP’s Assault on Democracy
Last fall, voters overwhelmingly passed a referendum giving the vote back to felons who complete their sentences. Now the legislature is trying to block it.
Jun 18, 2019 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Attack on Working People Demands a Bold, Progressive Response Trump’s Attack on Working People Demands a Bold, Progressive Response
Piecemeal reforms won’t do the job.
Jun 4, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Man’s Guide to Abortion A Man’s Guide to Abortion
You don’t have to be a woman to stand up for reproductive rights.
Jun 3, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Exposing the Lie of ‘Pro-Life’ Politicians Exposing the Lie of ‘Pro-Life’ Politicians
The same coalition that trumpets concern for the unborn has consistently opposed policies that promote life and well-being for most of us.
May 30, 2019 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Abortion Bans Have No Respect for Life, Fairness, or Equality Abortion Bans Have No Respect for Life, Fairness, or Equality
Why a spate of restrictive new bills will hurt poor and minority women the most.
May 17, 2019 / Laila Lalami
A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform
Republicans in Tallahassee are determined to thwart the will of the people.
May 14, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Washington State Has Created the Nation’s First Social-Insurance Program for Long-Term Care Washington State Has Created the Nation’s First Social-Insurance Program for Long-Term Care
When Americans age or need help with the basic tasks of living, they often have no one to turn to but their family members. A groundbreaking program in Washington will change that ...
May 13, 2019 / Bryce Covert
New York Has a Chance to Change Voting Forever New York Has a Chance to Change Voting Forever
In a state with massive registration gaps and abysmal turnout rates, automatic voter registration is the course correction we need.
May 6, 2019 / Sean McElwee
What Happened to New York’s Plans for Single-Payer Health Care? What Happened to New York’s Plans for Single-Payer Health Care?
The Albany machine is working to torpedo the New York Health Act—again.
May 2, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz
Ralph Northam Says He’s Committed to Racial Equity. So Why is He Ignoring Union Hill? Ralph Northam Says He’s Committed to Racial Equity. So Why is He Ignoring Union Hill?
Residents of a historic African-American community in Virginia are asking the governor to keep a major natural-gas project out of their town.
Apr 25, 2019 / Jesse James DeConto