Trump Lies About Germany, Again, to Cast Immigrants as an Existential Threat
During his campaign for the presidency, Trump was obsessed with attacking Angela Merkel for showing compassion to refugees who were not white.
Politics
MoveOn Endorses Democratic Primary Challenger to the Potential Next Speaker of the House
MoveOn, the progressive group with millions of members, throws its weight behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her race against Democratic leader Joe Crowley.
Leaked State Department Memo Advised Trump Administration to Push for “Islamic Reformation”
The State Department's Policy Planning Staff, shorn of expertise and stocked with ideologues, is now producing material unlike anything it has before.
Fetishizing "Identity Politics" Could Cost Democrats in 2020
Narrow coverage of Stacey Abrams's victory in Georgia obscures important lessons about how to effectively message to a diverse electorate.
Georgia's Leading GOP Candidate for Governor Is on an Anti-Sanctuary Crusade
Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has weaponized a once-obscure immigration board to battle the city of Decatur for being an illegal “sanctuary.”
Two Very Different Democrats, Joe Crowley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Squared Off in Debate Friday Night
Joe Crowley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez squared off in a debate Friday night.
After Losing the Party Endorsement at a Controversial Convention, Jahana Hayes Now Has the Backing of Kamala Harris
Jahana Hayes won and then lost the Democratic Party endorsement for Congress. But the backing of Kamala Harris gives her a boost in the August primary.
Voices
How Bernie Sanders Evolved on Criminal Justice Reform
Bernie Sanders took criticism in 2016 for not centering systematic racism and injustices — but he's since come around.
How People Close to Joe Crowley Have Gotten Rich While the Queens Boss Has Risen in Congress
Rep. Joe Crowley's political empire has enriched his associates — particularly his lobbyist brother.
"Medicare for All" Is a Popular Idea, but Nevada Primary Shows It Won't Necessarily Win Elections
A mother's fight in memory of her daughter will continue past Tuesday's Nevada primary.