The Coronavirus Crisis
System Update: Coronavirus Strengthens Ruling Class Grip on the U.S.
Guest host Lee Fang speaks to American Prospect’s David Dayen, Sarah Miller of American Economic Liberties Project, and Damon Silvers at AFL-CIO.
Politics
The Coronavirus Crisis
How Not to Lose the Lockdown Generation
Lessons from the New Deal point the way forward in the era of Covid-19.
Progressive Prosecutor Movement Makes Major Gains in Democratic Primaries
Reformers in Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, and New Mexico won their primaries for district attorney on Tuesday night.
Voices
Ted Cruz's Hearing on Anarchist Protest Violence Was a Total Farce
Cruz kept mentioning Democrats’ failure to condemn a murder that was actually carried out by the far right — and refused to be corrected.
Rashida Tlaib and Slate of Local Wins Signal Progressive Revival in Michigan
Tlaib’s primary victory comes alongside a host of down-ballot progressive wins, including Karen McDonald for Oakland County prosecutor.
Down Goes Clay: Cori Bush Knocks Off Half-Century Dynasty
Cori Bush’s triumph over 19-year incumbent Rep. Lacy Clay in St. Louis, Missouri, is Justice Democrats’ latest upset.
A New Hamilton Book Looks to Reclaim His Vision for the Left
In “Radical Hamilton,” Christian Parenti argues that the left should use Alexander Hamilton’s mythologized status to drive home his full agenda.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As Schools Reopen, Teachers, Parents, and Students Are Pushing Back
On the National Day of Resistance, activists say “going back to normal” isn’t good enough.
Congress Put the Brakes on Cuba Relief to Protect Front-Line Democrat
Two amendments aimed at alleviating the stranglehold on Cuba's economy were withdrawn because of pressure to protect a vulnerable Florida rep.
Trump’s Pick to Manage Public Lands Has Four-Decade History of “Overt Racism” Toward Native People
William Perry Pendley pushed rhetoric, legal arguments, and policies that sought to deprive Indigenous people of their rights.