How to Mark Juneteenth in the Year 2020
Juneteenth celebrates emancipation from slavery, but it’s important to remember who forced it.
Politics
Rep. Eliot Engel's Positions on Foreign Policy Are Hawkish — and Shameful
Engel's votes on Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia put him in a hard-right minority inside his party. He faces a primary against Jamaal Bowman.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As States Struggle With Vote-by-Mail, "Many Thousands, If Not Millions" of Ballots Could Go Uncounted in November
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred states to boost vote-by-mail, raising worries that inconsistent policies could lead to problems counting mailed ballots.
That Time a Young Amy McGrath Sued Her Elementary School-Teacher Roommate
McGrath, now a Kentucky Senate candidate, won a judgment for an unpaid $116.77 electric bill, plus court costs, after the roommate complained of parties.
John Bolton Is Telling the Truth, but Let’s Not Forget His Horrible, Dangerous Career
Bolton didn’t just love endless wars. He even pushed infant formula in countries with contaminated water.
Josh Gottheimer Is a Democrat Who Votes Reliably With Republicans. His Primary Challenge Is Heating Up.
Arati Kreibich, a neuroscientist and Glen Rock Council member, is running a competitive race to unseat New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
Democratic Colorado Senate Candidate John Hickenlooper Once Described Black Ministers as “Articulate”
In recent weeks, Hickenlooper — the Democratic establishment’s pick for Senate — has had to apologize repeatedly for racial gaffes.
The AFL-CIO's Police Union Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
Some of the most controversial cop unions are unaffiliated with national groups, while large and progressive unions include an influential police presence.
Poll Finds Mondaire Jones Is New York Dems Best Chance to Stop Onetime Turncoat Candidate
Concerned that a crowded field of candidates could lead to the nomination of a former Independent Democratic Conference leader, local Dems ran a poll.
Democrat Facing Progressive Primary Challenge Signs Letter Supporting Cuts to Social Security — Then Quietly Walks It Back at Home
Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer was one of 30 House Democrats who joined with Republicans to sign a letter calling for cuts to Social Security benefits.