Anti-racist educator on Trump
What Jane Elliott observed in an all-white third-grade class almost 50 years ago echoes loudly in the age of Trump
Presidential blustering can motivate negotiating partners to offer some quick results, but it won't work long term
GOP change is harsh, but why?
Why do Republicans seem intent on hurting the most vulnerable among us?
Trumpcare dies; Trump lives on
If Trump’s real agenda is to sow disorder and undermine democracy, even his dreadful last week might be a win
Wearing a headscarf can be an act of piety and a way of being. Forcing women to remove it can have bad consequences
Another bathroom battle
Arkansas Republican state legislator Mickey Gates is determined to limit transgender access to public bathrooms
The rich get more, as usual
Uninformed conservatives should consider who really benefits from U.S. tax laws and assistance programs
Dems, give Gorsuch a chance
There's great potential for lawlessness in the Trump administration. Gorsuch’s commitment to law could be valuable
Unusually warm winter weather had a hand in slowing sea ice growth this winter
anti-semites in DC: a history
Before Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka, other modern presidents have had anti-Semitic advisers
America: A tale of 2 countries
In his new book, Chris Hayes examines the powerless American underclass under violent, internal government rule
Failed health care reform
"Crafting legislation is not their thing,” said Maher of the GOP. The party should stick to what it's good at
Russia collusion is treason
“Isn’t that a different level of lying?” Bill Maher asked Matt Schlapp, referring to President Trump's fraud claims
Bearing Down
Arrests of two more Baylor football players continues program’s trend of sexual misconduct
Immigration: The big questions
Part one: A panel of experts debates immigrant rights, presidential powers and the dark lessons of history
In the wake of his confirmation hearings, here's what we can expect from Neil Gorsuch in the future
Real news to the rescue
Media outlets often omit tales of grassroots success. These examples show local action taken to benefit nonelites
The president's signature building in Washington is conflict-free — for now
Why Bernie is so beloved
He couldn't win the Democratic nomination, but Sanders has emerged as the authentic voice of populist resistance
Ben Fink writes about how he and his community have been working with each other in the aftermath of the election
The Wisconsin GOP is calling for a constitutional convention — only five more states are needed to make it happen
The pipeline will shuttle up to 800,000 barrels of oil per day through the heart of the United States
Synthpop politics
The group's latest studio LP is a byproduct of and commentary on today's global political upheaval