States

Domestic violence protest

Why Domestic Violence Is an Economic Issue Why Domestic Violence Is an Economic Issue

Economic abuse is present in 98 percent of abusive relationships, and 60 percent of survivors report losing their jobs.

Sep 20, 2016 / Sady Doyle

California State Capitol Building

The Corporate Democrats of California—and the Progressives Who Are Fighting Them The Corporate Democrats of California—and the Progressives Who Are Fighting Them

The so-called “moderates” are doing the bidding of the oil and gas industry, agribusiness, real-estate developers, and a whole host of monied interests.

Sep 16, 2016 / Jon Wiener

The disappeared of Colombia

Violence Continues in Colombia as the Peace Accords Advance Violence Continues in Colombia as the Peace Accords Advance

The country’s long civil war may soon end—but not without triggering a violent backlash from the narco-elite and the paramilitary groups they command. 

Sep 15, 2016 / Greg Grandin

In Ohio, Trump Rallies the Deplorables

In Ohio, Trump Rallies the Deplorables In Ohio, Trump Rallies the Deplorables

For months, Trump has tried to define the campaign as a culture war against elites. Thanks to Clinton’s remarks, that effort has suddenly acquired a patina of plausibility.

Sep 15, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Dakota Access Pipeline

The Standing Rock Sioux Have Been Heard. Now What? The Standing Rock Sioux Have Been Heard. Now What?

Construction on a part of the Dakota Access Pipeline has been suspended, but protesters aren’t going anywhere. 

Sep 13, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Mom and Baby

The Story Behind the Maternal Mortality Rate in Texas Is Even Sadder Than We Realize The Story Behind the Maternal Mortality Rate in Texas Is Even Sadder Than We Realize

We don’t know exactly why these women died—but we know that they were poor and lacked medical care.

Sep 8, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Maricopa County elections sign

Arizona Voters Had to Wait As Long as 5 Hours to Cast Their Primary Votes Arizona Voters Had to Wait As Long as 5 Hours to Cast Their Primary Votes

Now, the state’s voters may kick out the official responsible for the fiasco.

Aug 31, 2016 / John Nichols

What Is It Like to Be an Abortion Provider in an Anti-Choice State?

What Is It Like to Be an Abortion Provider in an Anti-Choice State? What Is It Like to Be an Abortion Provider in an Anti-Choice State?

In Utah, Dr. Leah Torres has to contend with a slew of medically unsound regulations to care for her patients. And that’s before the death threats.

Aug 29, 2016 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter and Francis Reynolds

Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week

Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week Why Thousands of Texas Students Carried Dildos to Class This Week

What’s the best weapon against a handgun? Sometimes, a dildo.

Aug 26, 2016 / Molly Stier

Scott Walker speech

The Scorching Cynicism of Scott Walker’s Assault on Voting The Scorching Cynicism of Scott Walker’s Assault on Voting

As the federal courts intervene to restore early voting, the governor admits that he signed antidemocratic legislation without considering the consequences.

Aug 25, 2016 / John Nichols

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