Will Donald Trump Get in the Way of the Best Chance in More Than a Decade to End the War in Afghanistan?
After a successful June ceasefire, hopes for peace are rising. But Donald Trump's undiplomatic streak will make regional buy-in a tall order.
Politics
“Did You Hear Me Beat Up on Republicans Today?” — A Progressive Democrat Running for Arizona Governor Promises to Revolutionize Education
Education policy expert David Garcia is building on the demands made by striking Arizona teachers this year to take down Republican Gov. Doug Ducey.
The “Mulvaney Discount”: Trump’s Consumer Protection Czar Is Shrinking Fines for Law-Breaking Companies
In three recent settlements, Mick Mulvaney’s CFPB has explicitly reduced the fine handed down against corporate offenders to a fraction of initial amount.
House Republicans Deeply Confused About Why Puerto Rico Might Benefit From Wind and Solar Power
Coal, oil, and gas simply must be a better solution for Puerto Rico, GOP representatives argued at a hearing this week. Anything else is just politics.
Voices
Conservatives Hate That the Mueller Probe Is Taking So Long — but Love When Investigations Into Police Brutality Drag on Forever
The investigation into Eric Garner's death at the hands of New York cops is still going on — and I haven't heard any complaints from the right.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan
Sanders's Michigan primary win was one of political history's great upsets. Will his endorsement help a new progressive insurgent achieve the same result?
Andrew Cuomo Outright Lied to LGBTQ Democratic Caucus — but Got Its Endorsement Anyway
Cuomo falsely claimed that he has never endorsed members of the Republican-aligned Independent Democratic Conference or an anti-LGBTQ candidate.
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to End Money Bail
"Hundreds of thousands of Americans, convicted of nothing, should not be in jail today because they cannot afford cash bail," Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
2020 Democrats Band Together to Call for Puerto Rico Debt Cancellation
“Our bill will give territories that have suffered an extraordinary crisis a route to comprehensive debt relief,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
You Say You Want a Revolution? The Anti-Capitalist Film "Sorry to Bother You" Shows the Way
Boots Riley's absurdist comedy about labor organizing is a road map for progressive movement building.