The Democrats’ new agenda is everything that’s wrong with the party
More bland messaging and populist posturing won’t save the Democrats. The party needs to take a bold stand against corporate power.
Trump and Cruz’s Terrifying Responses to the Brussels Attacks
While Trump calls for the legalization of torture and the closure of our borders, Cruz calls for mass patrolling of Muslim American neighborhoods and an end to “political correctness.”
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 17, 2018
Words from the Unite the Right organizer, Trump's military parade is costing millions, Glyphosate found in popular children's foods, and more.
American exceptionalism on full display
Why this country might want to lower its expectations.
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in kids’ climate change lawsuit
‘Is there a time to declare that air that sustains life is a fundamental right?’
Donald Trump and the Extreme Vetting of Muslims
Trump hopes for a bounce in the polls via this ugly religious bigotry. Here's to hoping that Americans are better than that.
Deputy resigns after punching handcuffed inmate in face on video
“Valentin abandoned his sworn pledge of service to the community, and blemished the integrity of not only the deputies with which he served, but all law enforcement officers sworn to protect and defend the constitutions."
States ask appeals court to reinstate 2020 antitrust lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc.
The lawsuit, which was originally filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleged that "Meta used its monopoly power to buy potential competitors and curtail competitive behavior."
Biden unveils plan to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025
"The fundamental solution to homelessness is housing," says the White House roadmap. "When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex."
Facing severe repression, Russians are turning to antiwar graffiti
As the Kremlin cracks down on antiwar protests, subversive street art critiquing the war in Ukraine is proliferating across Russia.