The Constitution

The Fight Over Sexual Freedom

The Fight Over Sexual Freedom The Fight Over Sexual Freedom

Geoffrey Stone’s book is a powerful reminder that the history of sexual equality is one of backlash as well as progress.

May 3, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Anna North

WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson

Meet Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Attorney General Who Shut Down Trump’s Muslim Ban Meet Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Attorney General Who Shut Down Trump’s Muslim Ban

Now a toast of the progressive community, Ferguson views the law as a profoundly moral enterprise.

May 2, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

north korea marines

Donald Trump Has Zero Legal Authority to Order Military Action Against North Korea Donald Trump Has Zero Legal Authority to Order Military Action Against North Korea

Without congressional authorization, military action would “clearly and unequivocally be illegal and unconstitutional,” says Congressman Jerrold Nadler.

Apr 28, 2017 / John Nichols

Syria demonstration. Protestors from the Stop the War Coalition take part in a demonstration outside Downing Street, in Westminster, London on Friday, April 7, 2017.

Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria

The same man who slammed the door on Syrian refugees used the plight of Syrian children to justify the bombing.

Apr 7, 2017 / NationAction

Paul Ryan

The Committee Investigating Russia Has a Bigger Problem Than Devin Nunes The Committee Investigating Russia Has a Bigger Problem Than Devin Nunes

His name is Paul Ryan.

Apr 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Business as Usual

Business as Usual Business as Usual

The conflicts ethics watchdogs see To Trumps are hardly worth a mention. To them the presidency is Another form of brand extension.

Apr 6, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Is Our Common Humanity a Discovery or an Invention?

Is Our Common Humanity a Discovery or an Invention? Is Our Common Humanity a Discovery or an Invention?

A new book offers a panoramic view of how we came to recognize each other as equals.

Apr 6, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Walzer

Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court Nomination Protest

Keep Fighting the Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court Keep Fighting the Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court

And hold your senators accountable for their vote on the “nuclear” option. 

Apr 5, 2017 / NationAction

Senator Jeff Merkley filibusters

Jeff Merkley’s Heroic Fight Against Gorsuch Is a Fight for the Constitution Jeff Merkley’s Heroic Fight Against Gorsuch Is a Fight for the Constitution

The Oregon senator filibustered for more than 15 hours to challenge the awarding of a stolen seat to Trump’s nominee.

Apr 5, 2017 / John Nichols

declaration of independence painting by John Trumbull

What Did Equality Mean for the Founders? What Did Equality Mean for the Founders?

Three new books on the early republic explore the critical, if contested, role equality has played in shaping American political culture.

Apr 5, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Sophia Rosenfeld

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