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Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

The Chaos That Brett Kavanaugh Has Unleashed The Chaos That Brett Kavanaugh Has Unleashed

By deferring to a secretive and manipulative White House, rather than showing baseline independence, the Supreme Court nominee has made his confirmation hearing a charade.

Sep 4, 2018 / John Nichols

What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean

What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean

A guide to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings.  

Sep 4, 2018 / Nan Aron

In San Juan, people leave shoes to represent the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Nearly One Year After Hurricane Maria, Build Solidarity With Puerto Rico Nearly One Year After Hurricane Maria, Build Solidarity With Puerto Rico

You can also donate to help reunite separated families and help to “whip the vote” to block Kavanaugh.

Aug 28, 2018 / NationAction

Manafort-Cohen Split

Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point

If a pro-Trump juror can send Paul Manafort to jail, it’s a safe bet that other Trump voters will sooner or later follow the evidence too.

Aug 24, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction

Bill Schuette Winning the Michigan Governor Nomination

An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan

As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.

Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

US census 2010 letter

Today Is the Deadline to Save the Census Today Is the Deadline to Save the Census

You can also support the #ShutDownGEO protests and confront your senators to demand they reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 7, 2018 / NationAction

Pro-choice rally

Why Women Are Sharing Their Abortion Stories Why Women Are Sharing Their Abortion Stories

Even though abortion is technically legal, it can still come with shame, stigma, and fear.

Aug 3, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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Letters From the August 27-September 3, 2018, Issue Letters From the August 27-September 3, 2018, Issue

In-justice… America’s war habit… Editors’ note… Nicaragua: where the truth lies (web only)…

Aug 2, 2018 / Our Readers and John Perry

Brett Kavanaugh

Just How Bad Would Kavanaugh Be for the Environment? Just How Bad Would Kavanaugh Be for the Environment?

Trump’s Supreme Court pick has a long track record of favoring business interests over the health of people and the earth.

Jul 31, 2018 / Michelle Chen

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